9 things iOS 17 copied from Android!

People are of the opinion that Android is the superior mobile operating system since it provides more flexibility than iOS does. However, if there's one thing that Apple excels at, it's taking things that Android already had and making them their own in their own unique way. On the opposite side of the garden from the "new" sections of the garden, some of these "new" elements of the garden have been there for years. To clarify, these are not the only features that iOS 17 has taken from Android; nonetheless, they are the most frequent and noticeable ones that have been taken.

Everyone was thrilled about Standby since not only will it transform your iPhone into a digital bedside clock, but there are also widgets that can be accessible through the app. Having your phone display something more than simply its Lock Screen while it is charging is not a novel concept. However, it has been introduced to the top Android phones with a variety of names and layouts.

When used in conjunction with the Pixel Stand (2nd Gen), your Google Pixel 7 Pro will take on a new, more adaptable user experience. This provides you with fast access to the media controls and toggles for your smart home, or you can just set it up to function as a digital Google Photos frame. You may give yourself the bedside clock that you've been seeking for with a Samsung phone since you can enable the Always on Display to show in landscape orientation.

Google has been doing a very good job at releasing features for the Pixel first before making them accessible for other Android smartphones. This practice was originally started with the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. However, there is one function known as Call Screen that is unique to the Pixel, and the fact that it is not available on other smartphones makes it one of the most compelling arguments in favor of using a Pixel device.

You may direct an incoming call to the depths of your voicemail inbox using iOS 17's Live Voicemail, which behaves in a manner very similar to that of iOS 16. On the other hand, as the voicemail is being recorded, it is being transcribed into text on your iPhone in real time. And in the event that you come to the conclusion that it is most likely a call that you ought to take, you are free to do so even before the person on the other end has completed leaving their voicemail message.

It is amusing to see Apple attempt to bring back some Android features that have been absent for such a considerable amount of time that they are no longer available. This was the case with the Lock Screen widgets that were available on iOS 16 and it will also be the case with Android Beam when it arrives on iOS 17. NameDrop is one of the "flashy" new features that Apple has introduced, and it enables users to share their contact information with other people just by putting their iPhones close to one another.

What makes this situation extra funnier, if not a little bit depressing as well, is that Android 14 appears to have eliminated Android Beam entirely. Following the launch of the capability as part of the Android 4.0 update, it was decided to remove the functionality from Android 10 completely. Instead, Google has been concentrating its attention on Nearby Share as a native way to send files, documents, and other types of content.

It is one thing to have widgets on both the Home Screen and the Lock Screen, but Apple did what Apple does best and rendered them unchangeable on iOS and iPadOS. It took three software updates for Apple to change direction, but with iOS 17, users will finally be able to interact with widgets on their devices. You will at long last be able to halt the music playing or complete an item on your to-do list without having to go into the app first.

As a person who has only just got a new puppy, it was noticed that photographs containing the word "dog" could not be searched by the built-in Photos app on the iPhone. After that, Google Photos was switched over to (which automatically backs up your images) and then it was possible to see how much bigger the dog had become since she returned home. Despite being one of the best on the market, it appears that the implementation of this feature is something that Apple has only recently started considering.

You may transform the Home Screen into a list of programs by using the Assistive Access feature, which also enables you to create a personalized user interface for native applications like Music, Photos and Messages. It is noticed that the Assistive Access feature that was introduced in iOS 17 should have been made available earlier. The streamlined user experience for the Home Screen was unquestionably long overdue for a firm that promotes the accessibility features that it prioritizes.

Have you ever been in a situation in which you wanted to download maps of a certain location just in case you didn't have fantastic cell service? However, prior to the release of iOS 17, you were unable to utilize Apple Maps for this purpose. Instead, you were required to download Google Maps or almost any other mapping application. The capability to download and use maps offline was first made available by Google Maps more than ten years ago (in 2012), but hey, at least Apple has finally gotten around to implementing it.

It seems like Predictive Text is one of those things that people either adore or despise. When you don't want to type out a long message and Gboard has already figured out what you are trying to convey, it might be incredibly helpful to have this feature available. Keyboard enhancements, such as predictive text, were discussed for a brief period of time at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) '23 Keynote presentation. We can only hope that the business has finally found a solution to the dreadful difficulties with autocorrect on iOS.

The last feature that Apple "borrowed" from Android in order to include it in iOS 17 is actually one of the most recent additions to the operating system. Google first offered the capability in January of this year for users to lock Incognito tabs on their phones by utilizing the biometric information already stored on the device. You'll be able to use either FaceID or TouchID to unlock "Private" tabs in Safari whenever iOS 17 is made available to the general public later on this year.

The mobile technology landscape thrives on competition and innovation. As evidenced by the features of iOS 17, Apple has not shied away from adopting and refining functionalities originally seen in Android. This cross-pollination of ideas, far from being a mere imitation, underscores the tech giants' commitment to user-centric enhancements. By taking inspiration from each other, both Android and iOS continue to push boundaries, ensuring that users receive a well-rounded and ever-improving mobile experience. In the end, it's the consumer who stands to gain the most, benefiting from the best of both worlds.