After the highly anticipated release of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max a few days ago, Apple enthusiasts were thrilled. Pre-booking for these new models is set to commence on September 15, with the iPhone 15 variants expected to start reaching customers by September 25. Concurrently, iOS 17, the latest operating system from Apple, is set to be rolled out to iPhone users shortly.Apple has officially announced that iOS 17 will be available on iPhones starting September 18, bringing a host of exciting features such as standby mode, a journal app, and messaging enhancements. One notable addition is the ability to share passwords with a select group of trusted contacts, allowing them to modify the passwords as needed.Moreover, iOS 17 will introduce advanced functionalities like a system to identify and locate specific objects within photos and videos, enhancing the platform’s overall appeal. Improved auto-correct and predictive text suggestions will also streamline the typing experience. Additionally, the new iOS version will facilitate contact information sharing by simply bringing the iPhone closer to or pairing it with an Apple Watch.
As for device compatibility, iOS 17 will be compatible with the following iPhone models:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
- iPhone 14 (including Plus)
- iPhone 14 Pro
Notably, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X will not receive the iOS 17 update. This follows a pattern where upgrades were discontinued for iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 with the release of iOS 16.
