How to make Stickers on iOS 17 and other new feature tips!

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We’ve covered iOS 17 for iPhone and it’s newer features such as keyboard stickers that you can make yourself, live voicemail transcripts, contact posters, contact sharing and more. Not to mention some annoying bugs which 17.5 is trying to fix…

Apple’s latest update is compatible with a range of iPhones, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE (2nd generation or later).

If you have any of those devices and have updated to IOS 17, here’s how to use some of the more standout features.

How to make Keyboard Stickers on iPhone iOS 17?

iOS 17 introduces the ability to create custom keyboard stickers using your own photos. To make your keyboard stickers, follow these steps:

1. Open the Photos app: Select the photo or image that you want to turn into a sticker.
2. Edit the photo: Tap on the “Edit” button at the bottom of the screen and use the available editing tools to crop, resize, or add filters to your photo.
3. Turn the photo into a sticker: Tap on the “Share” button and select the “Make Sticker” option. iOS 17 will automatically convert your edited photo into a sticker.
4. Customize the sticker: After the sticker is created, you can further customize it by adding text, emojis, or other graphics. Tap on the sticker to open the editing options and make any desired changes.
5. Save the sticker: Once you are happy with the design, tap on the “Save” button to save the sticker to your collection.
6. Access the stickers: To access your newly created stickers, open any app that uses the iOS keyboard, such as Messages or Notes. Tap on the emoji icon on the keyboard to open the sticker menu. Your custom stickers will appear in the sticker menu along with the pre-installed ones.
7. Use the stickers: To use a sticker, simply tap on it and it will be inserted into your text message or note. You can resize, rotate, or reposition the sticker to fit your needs.

How to use NameDrop for Easy Contact Sharing on iPhone iOS 17?

The update doesn’t just allow you to make stickers for your keyboard, iOS 17 upgrades ‘AirDop’ to allow ‘NameDrop’. This basically means you can share your contact information by holding your phone (or Apple watch) next to someone else’s.

Here’s how to use NameDrop on an iPhone with iOS 17:

1. Ensure AirDrop is switched on
2. Hold your iPhone near another iPhone or Apple Watch. They must also have iOS 17.
3. Wait for your contact card to appear
4. Click to share your contact information

Your contact card can also include your Contact Poster.

How to set up your Contact Poster on iPhone iOS 17?

You have the option to automatically display a photo and poster whenever you make a call or send a message to someone.

Here’s how to set up your Contact Poster on your iPhone and share it with others:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap on “My Card” at the top.
3. Select “Contact Photo & Poster.”
4. Tap on “Name” to enter your first and last name as you want it to appear to others.
5. Then tap “Edit” to choose a poster or create a new one.
6. Scroll down to the bottom and toggle on “Name & Photo Sharing” to start sharing your contact photo and poster with others.
7. You can choose to share automatically with “Contacts Only” or select “Always Ask” to be prompted before your name, photo, and poster are shared with anyone you’re communicating with.

How to turn on and use Live Voicemail Transcriptions on iPhone iOS 17?

Live Voicemail, or Visual Voicemail, provides you with a real-time transcription of the voicemail someone is leaving you. It’s a convenient way to quickly scan voicemails and get the information you need without having to listen to the entire message. 

In iOS 17 and its later mini-updates, Live Voicemail is on by default but just in case you have it off, here’s how to turn it on.

Here’s how to turn on live voicemail transcriptions on your iPhone with the latest Apple iOS update:

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Select “Phone” from the list of options.
3. Tap on “Live Voicemail.”
4. Toggle the switch to turn Live Voicemail on or off.

Just so you know: You must have an iPhone 13 or later to use this feature.

Here’s how to send a call to live voicemail on your iPhone:

1. When you receive an incoming call, look for the Voicemail button on your screen.
2. Tap the Voicemail buttonIf you want to send the call directly to Live Voicemail without answering.

Just so you know: If you don’t answer the call, it will automatically be sent to Live Voicemail.

Where to find Live Voicemail transcriptions on your iPhone:

If you want to read the voicemails transcribed by your phone whilst using Live Voicemail later on here’s how:

1. Launch the Phone app and go to Voicemail.
2. Select a voicemail to transcribe it. If the voicemail hasn’t been transcribed previously, you might see the message “Transcribing Voicemail…” while it loads.
3. Wait a few moments for the transcription to appear.
4. If you need to revisit the voicemail later, the transcription should appear instantly when you tap on it. 

Just so you know: You may encounter blank text if the software struggles to decipher the speaker’s words.

How to turn on (and off) StandBy Mode on iPhone iOS 17

StandBy mode enables your iPhone to turn into a customizable lock screen when placed on its side whilst charging. It displays useful information like a bedside clock, photos, and widget Smart Stacks. StandBy also offers live activities in full screen, updating you on sports scores or food delivery progress.

How to turn on standby mode on iPhone:

1. Open Settings > StandBy and ensure that StandBy is enabled.
2. Connect your iPhone to a charger and place it on its side, ensuring it remains still.
3. Press the side button to activate StandBy mode.
4. Swipe left or right to toggle between widgets, photos, and clocks. Swipe up or down to scroll through the available options within each view.

Did that help?

Hopefully you learnt something useful. Drop a comment below letting us know your favourite iOS 17 feature.

FAQs

Q. How does iOS 17 manage access to the Photos library?

A: iOS 17 includes a feature where if an app has been granted access to your photos library for more than six months, it will display a notification. This notification offers you the option to either restrict access or allow continued full access, providing greater control over your data privacy.

Q: Can I use these features on older iPhone models?

A: Most of these features are available on iPhone models that support iOS 17. However, some features might not be available on older models due to hardware limitations.

Q: How can I update my iPhone to iOS 17?

A: You can update your iPhone to iOS 17 by going to Settings > General > Software Update. If iOS 17 is available for your device, you’ll see an option to download and install the update.

Q: Can I revert back to iOS 16 after updating to iOS 17?

A: No, once you’ve updated to iOS 17, you can’t downgrade to iOS 16. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that you want to update to iOS 17 before doing so.

Q: Are these features available on iPads running iPadOS 17?

A: Most of these features are also available on iPads running iPadOS 17. However, there might be slight differences due to the different operating systems and screen sizes.