Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 7

[MacRumors]

We're now getting close to the end of the iOS 17 beta testing process as September approaches, which means we are seeing fewer new features in beta updates and more focus on small refinements and bug fixes.

We've rounded up the changes in iOS 17 beta 7 that we've found so far, but let us know if you've seen a tweak that we haven't mentioned.

Phone App

With this beta, the end call button when the keypad is fully expanded is located at the bottom middle of the iPhone's display, rather than at the right as it was positioned in prior betas.

The updated location brings the expanded keypad end call button in line with the design of the standard (non-expanded) end call button. Apple in the last beta relocated the end call button to the middle of the display.

Silent Mode Haptic Feedback

In iOS 17 beta 6, there was a bug that removed the haptic feedback that is meant to signal when the mute switch is activated and the phone is silenced. In beta 7, the haptic feedback is back, plus the vibration has changed slightly.

The haptic feedback vibrations last just a bit longer, making them easier to notice. This change comes ahead of rumors suggesting Apple will add an action button to the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models, replacing the mute switch.

Mood Tracking

Apple is still refining the animations that are used to represent each mood for the State of Mind feature in the Health app, and it has changed the speed of the rings around each shape.

More iOS 17 Beta 7 Features

Know of a feature that we left out in this list? Let us know in the comments below.

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[Bigkool2inSC]

maybe it's my imagination, after installing this beta on the 14 pro, force closing all apps, rebooting the phone. every apps seems to be opening and loading just a bit quicker..

 

[klasma]

Exciting new features! 😍

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

This iOS 17 Beta 7 seems rich, stable, and well-refined. I hope next week we get blessed with a Release Candidate.

 

[iamgalt]

maybe it's my imagination, after installing this beta on the 14 pro, force closing all apps, rebooting the phone. every apps seems to be opening and loading just a bit quicker..

I believe the term is snappier.

 

[Populus]

This iOS 17 Beta 7 seems rich, stable, and well-refined. I hope next week we get blessed with a Release Candidate.

I’m wishing to have a new iPhone just to jump into iOS 17, can you believe it?

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

Scrolling is really smooth 👌

 

[alexandr]

I just promised to cut off my left pinky if the 'end call' button moves to the left in the next beta... God help me.

 

[alexandr]

I’m wishing to have a new iPhone just to jump into iOS 17, can you believe it?

Well, judging by your list of devices — you will need one.

 

[alexandr]

Scrolling is really smooth 👌

Could it be?.. Smooth scrolling??

 

[Populus]

Well, judging by your list of devices — you will need one.

Yep, I’m holding on my iPhone 8 for a long time to be honest. We’ll see what Apple brings us in September

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Yep, I’m holding on my iPhone 8 for a long time to be honest. We’ll see what Apple brings us in September

You should definitely upgrade. Huge upgrade for you coming from iPhone 8. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Embrace the iPhone 🍎 📱

 

[alexandr]

Yep, I’m holding on my iPhone 8 for a long time to be honest. We’ll see what Apple brings us in September

I think, at this point — we have a pretty good idea of what to expect. It's undeniably a great update from an 8.

 

[chrono1081]

Public beta 5 is out too.

 

[ThailandToo]

Unless you don’t like notches/“dynamic islands” or really don’t like not having a physical SIM card slot.

For the most part it’s good, but it’s not by any means great. The ecosystem is the only winning part of it.

 

[Spanky Deluxe]

I want the feature that hides text messages that are just confirmation codes etc from your unread counter. I think that’s supposed to be coming.

 

[calvin2006]

I want the feature that hides text messages that are just confirmation codes etc from your unread counter. I think that’s supposed to be coming.

That has been in the last few betas. It's working great for me.

 

[gaximus]

I've never been more bored about a feature announcement than mood tracking.

 

[dannilundgren]

Cross-fade between songs on Apple Music seems a bit more stable, but I still experience a tiny bump now and then.

 

[Prof.]

Well this is new...

 

[Skb3735]

I noticed the same just now

 

[Prof.]

I noticed the same just now

It’s every time I load a page

 

[alexandr]

Ok, so this is the first beta where the Home widgets don't default back to 'suggested' after installation. Christmas came early this year.

 

[fatTribble]

I've never been more bored about a feature announcement than mood tracking.

You could use it to track your boredom.

 

[pwygant]

Updating to public beta 5 now. Maybe it is just me but there have been so many items that are meant to be used that just doesn't work. For example, a beep to indicate that you can leave a vmail and oh yeah... when someone leaves a vmail you actually have to kill the phone app to see that you have a vmail restarting the phone app.