IOS 17

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iOS 17

Developer	Apple Inc.
OS family	Unix-like, iOS
Working state	Current
Source model	Closed source with open-source components
Initial release	September  18, 2023 (2023-09-18)
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Marketing target	iPhone
Update method	OTA, iTunes
Package manager	App Store
Platforms	ARM
Kernel type	Hybrid kernel
Userland	Darwin
Default user interface	Cocoa Touch
License	Proprietary software
Preceded by	iOS 16
Official website	apple.com/ios/ios-17

iOS 17 is the seventeenth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. It was announced at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5, 2023, and was released to the public on September 18, 2023. iOS 17 introduces several new features and improvements over its predecessor, iOS 16.

Features

iOS 17 includes a variety of new features and enhancements:

• StandBy Mode: A new feature that allows the iPhone to display useful information such as the time, widgets, and notifications when it is charging and placed in landscape mode.
• Contact Posters: Users can now create personalized contact posters that appear during phone calls.
• Live Voicemail: This feature transcribes voicemail messages in real-time, allowing users to read the message as it is being recorded.
• NameDrop: A new way to share contact information by bringing two iPhones close together.
• Journal App: A new app designed to help users document their daily activities and thoughts.
• Improved Autocorrect: Enhancements to the autocorrect feature, making it more accurate and context-aware.
• Interactive Widgets: Widgets on the home screen are now interactive, allowing users to perform actions directly from the widget.
• AirDrop Enhancements: Improved AirDrop functionality, including the ability to continue transfers over the internet if the devices move out of range.

Compatibility

iOS 17 is compatible with the following devices:

• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Reception

The reception of iOS 17 has been generally positive, with praise for its new features and improvements in usability and performance. However, some users have reported issues with battery life and minor bugs, which are expected to be addressed in future updates.

See also

• iOS version history
• iPadOS 17
• Apple Inc.
• iPhone

Related Pages

• iOS 16
• iOS 15
• iOS 14
• iOS 13
• iOS 12
• iOS 11
• iOS 10
• iOS 9
• iOS 8
• iOS 7
• iOS 6
• iOS 5
• iOS 4
• iOS 3
• iOS 2
• iOS 1

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