iOS 17 Update: Ever since Apple debuted its next major iPhone update, iOS 17, at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 on June 5, it has been rigorously testing its features, performance, bugs, and glitches. Over the past few months, the technology giant from Cupertino has released up to 8 beta updates for both developers and public testers. And now, iOS 17 will be available to iPhone users starting today, September 18. Apple announced the date alongside the launch of its new iPhones at the Wonderlust event on September 12.
Therefore, with the upcoming release of iOS 17, try out its great features. Also, find out if your iPhone is eligible for this big update.
iOS 17: Will Your iPhone Get It?
At its Wonderlust event, Apple discontinued several of its iPhones. Following the unveiling of the iPhone 15 series, Apple announced that the iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12 will be discontinued. However, all these models are confirmed to get the iOS 17 update.
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Here is the list of iPhones that will get iOS 17: iPhone 15 Series, iPhone 14 Series, iPhone 13 Series, iPhone 12 Series, iPhone 11 Series, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE 2020., iPhone SE 2022.
These iPhones will lose: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.
iOS 17 Release: Best New Features
1. Contact posters – With iOS 17, users can customize how they appear on the screens of other iPhone users. Incoming calls can be tweaked with Memoji, typography, font colors and photo editing. Apple says contact posters are “a new way for users to express themselves.” Contact posters will also be available on third-party calling apps like WhatsApp, Google Meet, Skype and more.
2. News – Messaging is fun with iOS 17 as Apple brings Live Stickers created from Live Photos to the new Stickers Library in Messages! Additionally, these stickers can be used in other areas of the system where Markup is available. Other features include a quick gesture to reply to a specific message, the ability to share your location directly in chat, and the ability to skip to the last read message.
3. Diary application – The new Journal app allows users to easily record their thoughts, ideas and experiences in a digital journal. It provides a convenient way to keep track of important moments and memories. You can also add photos, map locations and music links to your journal entries.
4. Live Voicemail – The new Live Voicemail feature on iOS17 displays a live transcript of incoming calls for better viewing when people are talking. With this feature, you can have your iPhone forward any call to voicemail, but instead of rejecting it, you can first get a live transcript of what the person is saying.
