iOS 17: What to anticipate from the following large iPhone replace

It’s been seven months since iOS 16 formally started rolling out on iPhones and nearly a yr for the reason that main OS replace was first showcased at WWDC 2022. 

Which means we’re doubtless simply months away from the following model of the iPhone working system – iOS 17 – being unveiled at WWDC 2023, with the occasion anticipated to happen in June because it has in earlier years. 

We’ve already began listening to whispers which may point out which options and updates Apple has in retailer for iOS 17, together with which handsets will really obtain the software program. 

Sadly, it isn’t all excellent news as some sources say Apple has reshuffled its iOS improvement staff to assist get its first AR/VR headset prepared in time for launch. Which means fewer fingers accessible to work on the iPhone working system. Nonetheless, we gained’t know simply how a lot iOS 17 has been impacted till the software program is revealed later this yr. 

Keep on this web page to find every little thing we find out about iOS 17 to date, together with what options are rumoured, which apps will likely be getting an replace and which smartphones could possibly be left within the mud this time round…

When will iOS 17 be introduced and launched?

Whereas iOS 17 hasn’t formally been revealed by Apple, we are able to make an informed guess about its reveal and subsequent launch as Apple tends to stay to the identical yearly schedule for its software program updates.

Apple at all times reveals the newest iOS replace alongside updates to iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS at its yearly Worldwide Builders Convention that takes place each June. The software program is then launched in beta kind to builders and later to devoted followers by way of the Public Beta program, earlier than being launched alongside the next-gen iPhone someday in September. 

No less than that was the case with iOS 16, iOS 15, iOS 14, iOS 13, iOS 12 and… effectively, you get the concept.

With that in thoughts, we absolutely anticipate iOS 17 to be revealed at a livestreamed keynote on the primary day of WWDC 2023. The dates are but to be confirmed by Apple, but when it follows its common first week of June schedule, it’ll happen between 5 – 9 June 2023, with the announcement doubtless on 5 June 2023. 

The replace will then be accessible to builders and members of the general public by way of the Public Beta program, earlier than launch someday in September 2023 alongside the rumoured iPhone 15. 

Which units will assist the iOS 17 replace?

Apple has but to disclose the following large software program replace and, thus, the fashions of iPhone it’ll be accessible on, however most iPhone customers needs to be assured that they’ll get entry to the replace. 

In any case, Apple has a fame for supporting its smartphones lengthy after launch with the iOS 16 replace accessible on all iPhones again to 2017’s iPhone 8, and iOS 15 was accessible on all iPhones stretching again to the iPhone 6s.

In April, a hearsay started circulating that steered the iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPad 5 and the first era iPad Professionals – each 12.9-inch and 9.7-inch – would lose assist for the incoming variations of iOS and iPadOS (by way of Cult of Mac). Nonetheless, this hearsay has since been disputed by a seemingly extra dependable supply over on the MacRumors discussion board, that means we’re selecting to take this data with a grain of salt.

Whereas we wouldn’t be shocked if Apple dropped assist for older fashions this yr, there’s been little or no to counsel the iPhone X will get the axe. In fact, we’ll have to attend till WWDC comes round to know for certain.

 Right here’s an inventory of the iPhones we anticipate to get the iOS 17 replace:

If you wish to improve in time for the following replace, check out our decide of one of the best iPhones. 

What to anticipate from the iOS 17 replace

We’re nonetheless a couple of months out from Apple revealing the following large iPhone replace, however that hasn’t stopped whispers from circulating on-line about what to anticipate.

iOS 17 gained’t be a giant replace

Probably the most outstanding hearsay floating round proper now’s that iOS 17 gained’t be a giant replace like iOS 16 and different current iterations of iPhone software program. That’s reportedly all the way down to Apple diverting sources from the iOS and macOS improvement groups to get the software program of the rumoured AR/VR headset prepared in time for a reveal at WWDC 2023.

The information comes by way of Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman with a reasonably strong observe document on the subject of Apple predictions, so whereas it’s price taking with the common pinch of salt, there could possibly be one thing to the information. 

Gurman didn’t go into any element about what we might really anticipate from the replace, nevertheless it sounds prefer it gained’t be a groundbreaking replace for iPhone customers if true. 

First-party app updates

iOS 17 may not get any large new options if Gurman is on the cash, however not less than we’ll get refreshed first-party apps – that’s in keeping with notoriously hit-and-miss leaker @LeaksApplePro by way of HowToiSolve, anyway. 

Extra particularly, the leaker means that iOS 17 might introduce large adjustments to the Apple Music app and the in-app navigation specifically, alongside an overhaul of the House app and minor tweaks to Discover My, Mail, Reminders, Information, Health and Pockets apps. 

It’s additionally mentioned that iOS 17 will function a brand new app to assist the rumoured Apple AR/VR headset, and whereas LeaksApplePro didn’t present particulars, it’s secure to imagine it’ll be much like the Meta Quest app, permitting you to put in apps, customise the headset’s settings and extra.

We’ll make sure you add the newest iOS 17 rumours as they seem, so be sure you verify again often for the newest particulars on Apple’s subsequent large iOS replace.