iOS 17 is the most recent version of iOS, which is the operating system for the iPhone. iOS 17 was shown off in June and is now in beta testing. It will come out in September with new a new iPhone?
There are new features for iPhones, FaceTime, and Messages, minor changes to other apps, and a brand-new writing app that will be released later this year.
Apple paid attention to the conversation and changed how the iPhone works. Now you can make your Contact Posters, which people will see when you call them. You can choose a picture or a Memoji, a font, the color of the font, and more. There are Contact Posters for both the iPhone app and third-party apps.
With iOS 17, Apple will no longer update the software for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. Read more to know which iPhone models are compatible for this upcoming software update!
For iPads, it’s more difficult because the names are based on the generation rather than the name. Here is a list of the iPads that will get iPadOS 17.
- iPad: Sixth-gen and later
- iPad Mini: Fifth-gen and later
- iPad Air: Third-gen and later
- iPad Pro: Second-gen and later
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iOS 17 Features
Make your phone calls unique.
You can change what people see when they call you.
Live Voicemail
You can call voicemail and see a live copy of the message.
Messages
- Your iMessage apps are all in one place.
- Tap the new plus button to see the photos, audio messages, and positions you send. Swipe up to see the rest of the apps you can use with iMessage.
- Tell your friend you are safe and sound when you get there.
- Check-In immediately tells your friend or family member when you arrive at your destination, like home.
Get up to speed and swipe to respond.
With the new catch-up arrow, you can jump to the first message you have yet to see in a chat. You can now respond to any message by swiping right on it.
Search Filters
You can find the message you want faster if you combine search options to narrow your search quickly.
A new way to share and look at where people are
- The plus button lets you share your location or ask a friend for theirs. Look at it right in the middle of your talk when you are in the same place as someone else.
- The plus button lets you share your location or ask a friend for theirs. Look at it right in the middle of your talk when you are in the same place as someone else.
Read a written version of an audio message.
Now, voicemails are written down so you can read and listen to them later.
Stickers all in one place
With the new stickers box, you can find all your Live Stickers, emoji, Memoji, and other sticker packs in one place. Your stickers will be available on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac as long as they are synced with iCloud.
Make your unique stickers.
You can make Live Stickers with your pictures.
Make more use of your stickers.
Your stickers box is in the emoji keyboard, so you can use stickers anywhere you can use emoji, including in apps from the App Store. Markup lets you put stickers on photos, papers, screenshots, etc.
Leave a message
You can record a video or audio message when someone misses your FaceTime call.
Use your hands to act.
Add a response that fills the camera’s frame with fun 3D augmented reality effects like hearts, confetti, fireworks, and more. And you can tell them what you think by making a hand motion.
FaceTime on Apple TV FaceTime
You can use your iPhone as a camera and start a call directly from the FaceTime app on Apple TV, or you can pass the call from your iPhone to your TV.
StandBy
- A new way to use the whole screen
- Turn your iPhone on its side while charging to make it even more helpful when you set it down.
Live events in full-screen mode
With Live Activities in full screen, you can keep track of things happening right now, like the game’s score or how far along your food delivery is.
Siri results at a look.
Siri takes StandBy to the next level by giving you rich visual results you can see from far away. You can now check the weather or set a timer without using your hands.
Widgets that you can interact with
- Just tap to do something.
- Turn the lights off, play music, and more. Right from a button.
AirDrop
NameDrop lets AirDrop swap phone numbers.
To use NameDrop, hold your iPhone close to someone else’s or Apple Watch4. You and the other person will be able to choose which phone numbers or email addresses you want to share, and you can share them immediately with your Contact Poster.
Keyboard
Even more accurate Autocorrect
As you type, Autocorrect gives you even better help. Autocorrected words are briefly underlined so you can see what has been changed. With a tap, you can go back to the original word.
Plus, a lot more.
iOS Compatible Devices
- 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)