It’s been a long wait since Apple first announced the launch of iOS 17 back in June but we now finally know when this update will be released to iPhones across the planet. The US technology has just been showing off its latest hardware at its Wonderlust keynote in Cupertino and along with revealing a new iPhone 15 we now have an official release date for iOS 17 as well.
So when can you expect to see this upgrade on your iPhone?
Apple has set Monday, September 18 as the date for the download to become available with these releases usually taking place at around 6pm BST.
It’s another feature-packed offering from the firm but sadly not everyone who currently enjoys iOS 16 will get access to iOS 17. That’s because some devices such as the iPhone 8 and iPhone X are being removed from Apple’s update list this year due to their age.
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Here are all the phone getting iOS 17 on September 18.
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).
If you own one of these phones you’re in for a treat as there are plenty of new features in this release including a new StandBy mode which turns the device into a mini desktop display when not being used. Once docked on a charger, StandBy Mode can show calendars, photo albums and a clock – it basically means you don’t have to stare at a blank screen all day.
Another update in iOS 17 comes to AirDrop with users now able to share their contact details by simply holding a device near another.
Speaking of contacts, Apple has added neat contact cards which can be customised and displayed when receiving calls.
FaceTime gets upgrade with gestures now generating effects in the background. For example, hold two things up during a call and fireworks will appear behind you.
Live Stickers can now be added to Messages and a new Live Check In mode lets friends know you’ve arrived at your destination safely via a text.
“With iOS 17, we’ve made iPhone more personal and intuitive by deeply considering the features we all rely on every day,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “Phone, FaceTime, and Messages are central to how we communicate, and this release is packed with updates we think our users are going to love. We’ve also reimagined AirDrop with new ways to share, autocorrect gets even better, and we’re introducing all-new experiences with Journal and StandBy, plus so much more. We can’t wait for everyone to try it.”
