Apple has given a date for iOS 17, the latest version of the iPhone software. Among the phones that will receive the iOS 17 software, which will come with new features, are the iPhone XS, 2018, iPhone XS Max 2018 and iPhone XR, as the oldest model. It was announced that iOS 17 will be available on September 18.
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Introducing the iPhone 15 series, Apple also gave a date for the highly anticipated iOS 17 operating system. This year’s upgrades include a new Standby mode that turns an iPhone into a smart bedside clock with widgets, an updated Messages app, Live Voicemail, and more.
WHEN WILL IOS 17 BE RELEASED?
Apple announced that iOS 17 will be available as a free update for compatible iPhones on September 18.
PHONES THAT WILL RECEIVE IOS 17
| Model | Year |
|---|---|
| iPhone | 2018 |
| iPhone | 2018 |
| iPhone | 2018 |
| iPhone 11 | 2019 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | 2019 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | 2019 |
| iPhone 12 | 2020 |
| iPhone 12 Mini | 2020 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | 2020 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | 2020 |
| iPhone 13 | 2021 |
| iPhone 13 Mini | 2021 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | 2021 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | 2021 |
| iPhone 14 | 2022 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | 2022 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | 2022 |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | 2020 |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | 2022 |
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF IOS 17?
Smart Home Lock Screen: There will be an updated Lock Screen interface in iOS 17. In this way, the iPhone will turn into a “smart home screen”. When not in use and placed in landscape orientation, the iPhone will display information including calendar appointments, weather data, notifications and more, allowing the home to serve as a data center.
NameDrop: Another innovative feature of iOS 17 will be NameDrop. With NameDrop, users will be able to easily share contact information by bringing their iPhones together. To use NameDrop, simply hold your iPhone near the other person’s iPhone or Apple Watch 3.
New widgets: iOS 17 will also allow users to add interactive widgets to their lock screens and home screens. These widgets will also support both first-party and third-party apps.
Updates to the FaceTime app: iOS 17 will also bring new features like recording and sending audio/video messages to FaceTime, adding 3D effects to your video, and starting a FaceTime call directly from Apple TV.
Update to Phone and Messages app: iOS 17 will also add customizable People Posters to the Phone app. Users will be able to choose what they see when they search for contacts, such as a photo, Memoji, or monogram. Other features like live voicemail and silencing unknown callers will also be available in select regions.
Journaling Practice: Apple is developing a journaling app designed to allow users to record their activities, thoughts, and daily lives through a diary. According to The Wall Street Journal, the app will analyze user behavior to determine how much time is spent at home and what a day is like.
The app will be able to integrate with text messages and phone calls, but all data and daily analysis will be done on the device. The journaling app is expected to be part of iOS 17.
Apple Music Customizations: Apple Music is expected to have a simplified interface, and Apple Music lyrics can be displayed directly on the Lock Screen.
Flashlight Settings: Instead of being limited to three brightness levels, flashlight brightness can be adjusted with a slider, similar to a volume button.