Apple Unveils iOS 17: Exclusions, Inclusions and Exciting New Features
Apple’s highly anticipated WWDC 2023 event brought forth an array of exciting announcements, including the introduction of the much-awaited iOS 17 software update. With iOS 17, Apple aims to enhance user experience and introduce new features. This article covers the iPhones that will not receive the iOS 17 update, the iPhones that are eligible for the update and highlights some of the notable features and enhancements that iOS 17 brings to the table.
iPhones that are not getting the iOS 17 update
Apple has unveiled a list of iPhones that will not receive the iOS 17 update. The excluded models are iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. This is in line with Apple’s practice of providing software updates for up to five years after a device’s release.
While these models won’t receive iOS 17, they will continue to receive support for their current iOS versions.
iPhones that are getting the iOS 17 update
Apple has announced that iPhone Xs and all later models will be eligible for the iOS 17 update. The update will be available for iPhone Xs, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and all subsequent models. This includes the iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, and the forthcoming iPhone 15 series.
Users of these eligible iPhones can look forward to experiencing the new features and improvements brought by iOS 17.
iOS 17: New Features
- Personalized Contact Posters in the Phone app for easier identification.
- Real-time transcription with Live Voicemail, enhancing the voicemail experience.
- Expanded capabilities in FaceTime, including audio and video messages, as well as Reactions.
- Improved stickers experience and iMessage app menus in the Messages app.
- Real-time location sharing with Check In feature in Messages.
- StandBy feature offering customizable information display during iPhone charging.
- The Journal app encourages gratitude and reflection through journaling.
- Enhanced privacy and security features in Safari’s Private Browsing mode.
- Convenient password sharing and management enhancements.
- Addition of mental health features in the Health app.
- Introduction of offline maps in Maps for seamless navigation.
- Collaborative playlists in Apple Music for a more engaging music experience.
- Easier sharing with AirDrop and NameDrop.
- Autocorrect receives a comprehensive update with a transformer language model, enhancing word prediction and sentence-level autocorrections.
Expected Release Date for Public
Currently, the iOS 17 beta update has been released for developers and beta testers. The stable release for the general public is anticipated to arrive later this year. The upcoming iPhone 15 series is likely to be the first to come preloaded with iOS 17. Apple traditionally unveils new iPhone models in the fall, suggesting a similar timeframe for the public release of iOS 17.
With iOS 17, Apple continues to prioritize user experience and introduces a range of new features and enhancements. While some iPhone models will not receive the update, eligible iPhone users can look forward to a more immersive and seamless iOS experience. As the stable release of iOS 17 approaches, anticipation builds for the public release, expected to coincide with the launch of the next-generation iPhone series.
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