Apple has finally released iOS 17, which brings many improvements and new features to the iPhone operating system. It comes with new customization options for the lock screen, improved iMessage and FaceTime, new Health features and standby mode. However, some iPhone models are not compatible with the update. Read on as we find out if you can install the update.
There are four areas of the update: communication, sharing, smart login and new experiences. It is worth noting that some features, such as the Journal app, are not available in the first version of iOS 17. According to Apple, these features will arrive later this year.
“With iOS 17, we made iPhone more personal and intuitive by thinking deeply about the features we rely on every day,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering. “Phone, FaceTime and Messages are at the core of how we communicate, and this release is full of updates we think our users will love. We’ve also reimagined AirDrop with new ways to share data; “autocorrect is even better, and we’re introducing brand new features including history, standby, and more.”
iPhone models are compatible with iOS 17
Unfortunately, iOS 17 requires the A12 Bionic chip or newer. This means the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X will not receive the update.
Here is the list of all iPhone models compatible with iOS 17:
- iPhone
- iPhone
- iPhone
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
How to update?
iOS 17 is now available as a free software update. You can update your iPhone by following these steps:
- open it “Settings” program on your iPhone
- Go to menu “General”.
- to touch Software updates
Make sure to back up all your data before installing an iOS update. We also recommend updating all apps from the App Store after installing iOS 17.
Source: Port Altele
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.