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iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review

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Sep 18, 2023
The hosts discuss the completion of their annual review and the additional extras available for club members. They express their appreciation for Federico's review and discuss the enhancements made to iPadOS 17. They explore the potential of an always-on screen on the iPad and the new features of iOS 17 including widget interactivity and standby mode. They also discuss updates to the Reminders app, improvements in the Notes app, and the role of AI in Apple's products. Finally, they discuss stability and performance issues with the Shortcuts app and the future of widgets and shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS.
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INSIGHT

iPadOS 17 Improves Stage Manager

  • iPadOS 17 improves Stage Manager with flexible window positioning and external display support.
  • Apple listened to user feedback and implemented changes based on that feedback.
INSIGHT

Lock Screen Widgets on iPadOS 17

  • iPadOS 17 introduces lock screen widgets, similar to iOS 16.
  • A new widget sidebar appears in landscape mode, offering interactive controls.
ANECDOTE

Using Widgets in Notification Center

  • John Voorhees uses iPad Pro with Universal Control for focused writing.
  • He uses the iPad's notification screen widgets for quick information access without home screen distractions.
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