According to the research that we have done, the release date of Apple iOS 17 is September 18, 20231. iOS 17 is the latest version of Apple’s operating system for iPhone devices, and it introduces new features and improvements such as:
- StandBy mode: A new full-screen experience that turns your iPhone into a little bedside clock when placed on its side. You can also view live activities, Siri results, and interactive widgets in full screen.
- Live Voicemail: A new feature that displays a live transcript on your screen as a voicemail is being recorded if you don’t answer your phone.
- Contact Posters: A new way to customize what people see when you call them. You can create personalized posters with photos, stickers, text, and more.
- NameDrop: A new feature that allows you to easily share contact information over AirDrop by bringing two iPhone devices together.
- Journal: A new app that helps you organize your photos, notes, reminders, and more in one place. You can also create journals for different topics and share them with others.
- Interactive Widgets: A new way to interact with widgets on your home screen and lock screen. You can tap, swipe, or drag widgets to access more information or perform actions.
iOS 17 is compatible with iPhone models equipped with the A12 Bionic chip or newer, which means the iPhone XR / XS will be the oldest models that can download the update. You can check the full list of compatible models on the Apple website.
What Are The Size of iOS 17?
The size of iOS 17 depends on the model of your iPhone and the previous version of iOS you have installed. According to some reports, the average size of iOS 17 is around 3 GB, but it may vary depending on your device and storage space. To check the exact size of iOS 17 for your iPhone, you can follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Tap Download and Install.
- You will see a message that tells you how much space iOS 17 requires and how much space you have available on your iPhone.
- If you don’t have enough space, you can either delete some apps or data, or use iCloud to back up your iPhone and free up some space.
You can also check the size of iOS 17 by using iTunes on your computer. Here are the steps:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Open iTunes and select your iPhone from the sidebar.
- Click Summary and then Check for Update.
- You will see a message that tells you the size of iOS 17 and asks you if you want to download and install it.
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System Requirement for iOS 17-
The system requirements for iOS 17 are as follows:
- iOS 17 requires an A10 chip or newer, which means it drops support for iPhone models with A9 and A9X chips, such as the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
- iOS 17 is compatible with iPhone models equipped with the A12 Bionic chip or newer, which means the iPhone XR / XS will be the oldest models that can download the update. You can check the full list of compatible models on the Apple website.
- Some features of iOS 17 require newer hardware than what you’ll find in an iPhone XR. For example, the enhanced autocorrect that uses a new machine learning model and supports in-line corrections and full-sentence completions requires an iPhone 12 or later. Other features require other specific new hardware, such as FaceTime on Apple TV, which requires a 2nd-generation Apple TV 4K.
If you want to know more details about iOS 17, you can check out these sources: Apple, Macworld and Wikipedia.
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