The moment Apple fans have eagerly awaited is finally here as the highly anticipated iOS 17 update is set to be released today. This software update brings a range of exciting new features that enhance personalization and intuitiveness on the iPhone. Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, states, “With iOS 17, we have taken into deep consideration the features we rely on every day to make the iPhone even more personal and intuitive. Our users are going to love these updates for Phone, FaceTime, and Messages.”
Here is everything you need to know about iOS 17, including how and when to download it on your iPhone.
The long wait is almost over for Apple fans as the much-anticipated iOS 17 update is set to be released today.
Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 17? iOS 17 will work with the following models: iPhone XS and newer, including 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, and iPhone SE (2nd generation or later).
What time will the update be available? Although Apple has confirmed that iOS 17 will launch today, the exact release time has not been announced. However, based on previous updates, it is likely that iOS 17 will be available around 10:00 PT (18:00 BST).
How do you download it? If you have one of the compatible iPhones listed above, you can download iOS 17 through the Settings app. Simply open the app, go to General > Software Update. Once iOS 17 is available, you can download it from there.
Now let’s dive into some of the key features of iOS 17:
1. Check In: Apple introduces the Check In feature, which automatically notifies your selected family member or friend when you safely arrive at your destination. This feature temporarily shares useful information like your location, battery level, and cell service status, all while maintaining end-to-end encryption.
2. Live Voicemail: Remember the old-school voicemail machines that allowed you to interrupt a message and answer the call? Apple brings back this functionality with Live Voicemail. You can now see real-time transcription as someone leaves a voicemail and decide whether to pick up while the caller is leaving the message. Spam calls detected by carriers will be instantly declined. Live Voicemail uses on-device transcription powered by the Neural Engine to ensure privacy.
3. NameDrop: Sharing contact details with a new acquaintance is now a breeze. With NameDrop, just bring your iPhone close to another device, be it another iPhone or an Apple Watch, to easily share contact information. You can also use the same gesture to share content or start SharePlay for a shared entertainment experience.
4. StandBy: Checking notifications on your charging iPhone across the room is now hassle-free with the StandBy feature. When your iPhone is charging and resting on its side, StandBy provides a full-screen, glanceable experience. You can personalize it with beautiful clock styles, favorite photos, or widgets like Smart Stacks, which show relevant information at the right time.
5. Screen Distance: iOS 17 introduces Screen Distance, a feature within Screen Time. It uses the TrueDepth camera to prompt you to move your iPhone farther away if you’ve been holding it too close to your face for an extended period. This helps promote healthier device usage.
6. Autocorrect improvements: Apple enhances autocorrect in iOS 17 with a transformer language model, a state-of-the-art on-device machine learning language model. This model improves word prediction accuracy and the typing experience. Autocorrect also receives a refreshed design to better support typing and can now make sentence-level autocorrections for various grammatical mistakes.
Lastly, let’s take a look at Apple’s journey:
1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne establish Apple on April 1, 1976, to sell computer kits to hobbyists. The first product, Apple I, is built by Wozniak.
1977: Apple releases the Apple II in June, the first mass-market PC.
1981: Steve Jobs becomes chairman of Apple.
1984: The Macintosh is introduced during a Super Bowl ad break and officially unveiled later in a launch event. Jobs leaves the company, and the Macintosh is discontinued a year later.
1987: Apple releases the Macintosh II, the first color Mac.
1997: Apple announces the acquisition of NeXT software, marking Jobs’ return as interim CEO. He officially takes on the role in 2000.
2001: Apple introduces iTunes, OS X, and the first-generation iPod.
2007: The iPhone is unveiled.
2010: The first iPad is unveiled.
2011: Jobs resigns as CEO due to illness, handing over the reins to Tim Cook. Jobs passes away in October.
2014: Apple unveils the Apple Watch and larger iPhones, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
2015: Apple launches Apple Music after acquiring Beats from Dr. Dre, entering the music streaming market.
2016: Apple releases the iPhone SE and faces a legal battle with the FBI over access to an encrypted device. The court order is dropped after a third-party unlocks the device.
2017: Apple introduces the iPhone X, featuring an edge-to-edge screen design and FaceID for secure unlocking.
2018: Apple addresses smartphone addiction concerns with features in iOS 12 that encourage users to manage and reduce screen time.
2019: Apple reports its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade in January.
Apple’s evolution has been marked by groundbreaking innovations and the release of iconic products, propelling them to become a trillion-dollar company.
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