Apple Releases iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma Public Betas with New Features: Bilingual Siri, Full-Page Screenshots, and Better Dual-SIM Support

Apple Introduces New Features in Public Beta Versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma

Apple released its first set of public beta versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma on Wednesday. With these releases, the company introduced new features such as full-page screenshots, bilingual Siri, and better SMS sorting for dual-SIM users.

The Cupertino-based company has added support for bilingual queries to Siri starting with select Indic languages. This means users will be able to ask queries to Siri by mixing English and Hindi. Additionally, users can mix English with Telegu, Punjabi, Kannada, or Marathi. Apple is late to the game as Google Assitant got multilingual support in 2018 and Amazon launched multilingual support in 2019. This is especially useful for India-based users as they speak a mix of languages in daily conversations.

Full-Page Screenshots for iOS 17

Apple is also bringing a full-page screenshot feature to iOS 17 — something that Android phones have been offering through “Scrolling screenshots” for years now. Users can save this as an image or a PDF file.

Better Dual-SIM Support

Users are getting better dual-SIM support with per-SIM sorting of messages, separate ringtones for each SIM, and the ability to choose a SIM when calling back an unknown number.

Improvements for Indian Users

Apple announced a few other improvements with these updates for Indian users across platforms:

• Transliteration support on iOS for Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. With this expansion, Apple now supports 10 Indic languages.
• Users can sign into Apple ID using their phone number instead of an email ID on iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma.
• A new built-in Punjabi dictionary to get the definition of words and phrases across platforms.
• Users will be able to see up to 2,000 calls in the call history section including FaceTime and WhatsApp calls.
• Filtering messages by known and unknown senders on iPad.

Apple will release stable versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma later this fall. The current beta versions will expectantly have some bugs, so if you don’t want to install them on your main device, you can wait for the final public release.

of Apple’s Public Beta Versions

Apple has unveiled its first public beta versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, showcasing new features and improvements for its users. These beta releases come with a range of advancements, including the introduction of full-page screenshots, bilingual Siri, and enhanced SMS sorting for dual-SIM users.

Enhanced Siri Experience with Multilingual Support

One notable addition is the support for bilingual queries in Siri for select Indic languages. Users now have the capability to mix languages such as English and Hindi, as well as English with Telegu, Punjabi, Kannada, or Marathi during interactions with Siri. While this feature is new to Apple, Google Assistant has offered multilingual support since 2018, and Amazon introduced a similar feature in 2019. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users in India who frequently switch between languages in their daily conversations.

Full-Page Screenshots for iOS 17

Apple is finally introducing the long-awaited full-page screenshot feature in iOS 17. Android devices have offered “scrolling screenshots” for years, allowing users to capture entire webpages or documents. With this new capability, iOS 17 users can save screenshots as either images or PDF files, further enhancing their ability to capture and share content.

Improved Dual-SIM Functionality

Dual-SIM users will also benefit from enhanced features in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. These include per-SIM message sorting, enabling users to easily organize their messages accordingly. Additionally, users can now assign separate ringtones for each SIM, providing a personalized touch when receiving calls. Another convenient addition is the ability to select the desired SIM when returning a call from an unknown number, simplifying the communication experience.

Extra Enhancements for Indian Users

Apple acknowledges its growing user base in India and has implemented several improvements specifically tailored to meet their needs. Transliteration support is now available on iOS for Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, expanding Apple’s language support to 10 Indic languages. Furthermore, users can now sign into their Apple ID using their phone number instead of an email ID on iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. The addition of a built-in Punjabi dictionary across platforms allows users to easily access word definitions and phrases. Indian users will also appreciate the expanded call history section, which can now display up to 2,000 calls, including FaceTime and WhatsApp calls. Additionally, iPad users can filter messages by known and unknown senders, streamlining their communication management.

Apple plans to release stable versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma later this fall. However, as with any beta release, there may be some bugs and issues. If you prefer not to install these beta versions on your main device, it is advisable to wait for the final public release.

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