As we enter 2023, the tech world awaits with bated breath for Apple to release its innovative iOS 17. Although the information is scarce at this time, Apple has already teased seven features that will be available in subsequent updates such as iOS 16.3 and iOS 16.4 throughout the course of this year. Let’s take a look at them.
#1 Web Push Notifications
Apple announced that in 2023, iPhone and iPad users will have the chance to opt-in to receive notifications from websites via Safari with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. This feature is akin to how notifications are currently received from apps, giving you complete control over your web experience.
#2 State-of-the-Art Data Protection in More Countries
Apple recently unveiled its Advanced Data Protection feature to provide powerful end-to-end encryption for iCloud Backups, Notes, Photos, Voice Memos, and Reminders. Initially available only in the US with recent software updates like iOS 16.2 and macOS 13.1, Apple will start rolling out this exceptional feature to the rest of the world in early 2023.
#3 Emergency SOS via Satellite in More Countries
Apple recently declared that the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature of iPhone 14 will be accessible in additional countries in 2023. However, a detailed list of which nations are included has yet to be released.
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#4 Apple ID Security Keys
With the launch of iOS 16.3 beta, users will have access to Apple ID’s new Security Keys feature that will be accessible worldwide in 2023. With this capability activated, your account is safeguarded even further with hardware keys. Instead of using verification codes from another Apple device for two-factor authentication, you can instead rely on a security key for extra protection when enabled.
#5 Apple Pay Later
At the WWDC 2022 conference last June, Apple unveiled its new payment feature — Apple Pay Later. This US-based financing alternative enables customers to purchase goods and services without interest or fees by splitting transactions into four equal payments over a period of six weeks. Conveniently accessible via the Wallet app on both iPhone and iPad devices, this program can be utilized through online channels as well as applicable apps.
#6 Apple Card Savings Account
This October, Apple declared that its Apple Card users would soon be able to open a Goldman Sachs high-yield savings account through the Wallet app on the iPhone — all without any fees, minimum deposits, or balance requirements. As an added bonus, Daily Cash cashback rewards will conveniently be deposited into this new saving account automatically.
#7 Next-Generation CarPlay
Apple unveiled the cutting-edge version of its CarPlay software platform for iPhones at WWDC 2022, which supplies users with a variety of options like multiple displays, integration, and widgets with car sensing systems such as climate controls and FM radio.
