The brand new software adds improvements to the Phone and Facetime apps, among many others. Since when can it be installed?
This Monday it was launched Apple Vision Proa set of glasses and headphones mixed reality with which users can experience virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences.
The launch made in the traditional WWDC for developers, of course, it took all eyes. And to find out if this device will be a success in the tech world or if it will be a bad idea that will never take off, all that remains is to wait for time to pass.
But the concrete thing is that at the presentation event, which took place at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, United States, something much more earthly was also announced. And, what a paradox, something more concrete, even if it is software. It’s the new iOS 17.
With it, the iPhone operating system has received a barrage of news to make iOS 17 the most complete version so far. But when can iOS 17 be installed on the iPhone?
Everything indicates that in September It will be when the final version of the new iOS 17 is released, the month that new iPhone models are usually announced. Before you can try a beta version, but better wait for the final one.
Specifically, Apple stated that the update with “new software features will be available this fall as a free software update for iPhone Xs and later.”
iOS 17: the list of iPhones that can be updated
Thus, the compatible iPhones to obtain iOS 17 are the following:
-iPhone 14.
-iPhone 14 Plus.
-iPhone 14 Pro.
-iPhone 14 Pro Max.
-iPhone 13.
-iPhone 13 mini.
-iPhone 13 Pro.
-iPhone 13 Pro Max.
iPhone 12.
-iPhone 12 mini.
-iPhone 12 Pro.
-iPhone 12 Pro Max.
-iPhone 11.
-iPhone 11 Pro.
-iPhone 11 Pro Max.
-iPhone XS.
-iPhone XS Max.
-iPhone XR.
-iPhone SE (2nd generation or later).
The 2018 iPhone X has been left out and will not be able to receive this new update. This way, from the iPhone XS onwards you can install iOS 17.
However, those who can update the system will be able to do so after September and it is highly recommended to do so. Apple publishes some tips on its website for those who have doubts.
With iOS 17, the Apple firm is updating several things, including Phone, FaceTime and Messages, while adding new apps like Journal and making the iPhone part of the smart home experience with StandBy.
The phone app you are getting Contact Poster which gives a new way to customize your incoming call screens with different typefaces and font colors. Then there’s Live Voicemail which allows you to see the transcript in real time when someone leaves a voicemail.
Messages is getting support for Live Stickers which allows you to create by picking up photo subjects and adding effects to them.
One of the most important novelties is Check-In, which will notify a family member or friend if you arrive at your destination safely. If you are not making progress, information such as the device’s location, battery level, and cellular service status will be temporarily shared with the selected contact.
Besides, Facetime It will allow you to leave audio and video messages to someone when you cannot answer the call.
In addition, the contact number can be shared without the need to write the contact of the other person. With NameDropApple will allow easy sharing of contact information simply by linking users’ iPhones or by pairing an iPhone and an Apple Watch.
Apple will also release a new app called Journal on your iPhones that will make it possible to reflect and practice gratitude through the diary. The app is said to generate suggestions from your recent activity with photos, people, places, workouts, and more to help with your journal entries.
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