Apple, the most popular and trusted smartphone brand, is preparing to release a new update. The company upgrades the devices to clear any technical glitches every year, and this time it will be updating with IOS17. Although the new update is out on June 5th at WWDC for countries other than India, the IOS 17 release date in India is not out yet. According to the company, many changes are in the works, the majority of which will transform the user interface for a better customer experience.
There were several rumors that this year’s update would not be as heavy as the previous one. On the one hand, iOS 16 was a monster, and on the other, iOS 17 will be lighter but with significant changes. Let us go over the details of the iOS update to get a better understanding.
IOS 17 Release Date: New Features and Upgrades
- Facetime users will be able to send live voicemails if the receiver is not available to take the call.
- The new check-in feature will allow your family and friends to know about any emergency situation, in case you get stuck in. This can also enable people to track your location and battery level if it is low.
- The sharing feature will remain the same, i.e., sharing any media or files by bumping two iPhones together, but name drop will replace Airdrop.
- There will be a new journal app that will offer suggestions as you write about your experiences.
- With the introduction of stand-by mode, your iPhone will function as a smart display that provides information quickly.
- The command “Hey Siri” will become “Siri,” and the voice command will function without uttering the wake word each time.
- Soon, Apple Maps will be available for download, allowing for offline use without live internet connectivity.
IOS 17 Release Date in India
As a reference, IOS 16 came in India on September 16th, 2022, and IOS 15 on September 12th, 2021. Therefore, we only expect the IOS 17 release date in India to be in the middle of September 2023. The new upgrade ought to coincide with the mid-September release of the new iPhone 15, which will receive the upgrade. Apple typically releases new updates a few days prior to the launch of the newest device.
IOS 17 Compatible Devices
As we have seen, the most recent update removed the iPhone 7, and this year it is anticipated that both the iPhone 8 and iPhone X will be eliminated from competition. The following gadgets will be compatible with the iOS 17 update:
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone SE (2022)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 15
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