iOS 17 was just revealed at WWDC 2023, and it’s a more muted update to the iPhone’s operating system than the huge improvements to your Lock Screen in iOS 16. iOS 17 has improved communication apps such as Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, alongside a new Journal app, mental health check-ins on the Health app, and much more. But the killer feature of iOS 17, for me, is StandBy, a way of turning your iPhone into a dedicated smart hub on your desk or bedside table.
I’ve been using StandBy since iOS 17 developer beta 1 dropped after the keynote on June 5, and even in its in-development state, I can see real promise for this feature. So, what is StandBy exactly?
