Apple's iOS 17 is out. Here are the new features

Apple has released the new iOS 17 operating system, which includes a number of new security and safety features. These features are designed to protect users from cyberattacks and other threats.

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[{"selector":"#anim-bcca6cf3-aa77-42c8-aef1-51cded949310","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-441c7f78-c69b-4aba-838c-2ff3321a385b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 94.18660%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The new iOS 17 operating system includes a number of important security and safety features. These features are designed to protect users from cyberattacks and other threats.