Apple introduces Contact Posters and NameDrop on iOS 17

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Two new iOS 17 features will make calling and sharing contacts more fun and convenient. Contact Posters let you customize how your contact card looks when you call someone, with options to add photos, Memoji, and stylish fonts. It reminds us of the lock screen revamp Apple has done to the iPhone. The Contact Posters also work with third-party apps and show up on the lock screen of the person you’re calling. 

Meanwhile, NameDrop lets you easily exchange contact information with another iPhone or Apple Watch user by tapping your devices together. This'll be a convenient way to pass around a digital calling card. You can choose what details to share, and your Contact Poster will be sent along with them.

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Phone Link app brings iOS support to all Windows 11 users

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Microsoft has announced that its iPhone support for the Phone Link app is now available for all Windows 11 users. iPhone support was first introduced in February with select Windows Insider preview testers. It gradually rolled out to the general public. Android phones have had access to Phone Link since 2015.

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Apple officially rolls out iOS 16.4

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If you've been waiting for the Apple iOS 16.4 update, your wait is over. Apple has officially released updates for all of its major platforms (including MacOS 13.3, iPadOS 16.4 and WatchOS 9.4 updates). It introduces some more emojis and the pulled new HomeKit architecture is reintroduced with this update, among other new features. There's also a new accessibility feature that can dim the screen when it detects flashing lights or strobe effects in video content. You can now try out the new OS by heading to your device's settings app to update.

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What to expect from iOS 16.4

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iOS 16.4 is expected to launch in the coming weeks, and with it comes some of the typical midcycle upgrades. Let's do a quick rundown of what's coming.

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