With iOS 17, Apple will release a new version of its mobile operating system for iPhones in the fall. With the upcoming version, older devices will traditionally be selected and will no longer receive support.
But there should also be new system software for newer Apple Watch models and iPads. An overview:
iPhone: The update is available for these models
All of the following devices will receive iOS 17:
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (from 2nd generation)
With iOS 17, the iPhone models 8 and X are no longer supported. For these devices, iOS 16 is the latest available version of Apple’s mobile operating system.
iPad: The update is available for these models
The update for iPad, iPadOS 17, will also not be available for all tablets.
Get support:
- iPad Pro (from 2nd generation)
- iPad Air (from 3rd generation)
- iPad (from 6th generation)
- iPad Mini (from 5th generation)
Apple Watch: The update is available for these models
Anyone who owns an Apple Watch can expect an update in the fall watch OS 10 To be happy. Here, the Apple Watch must be at least a Series 4 or newer.
Get support:
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Ultra
The new versions of the operating system are expected to be available in the fall. Well before that – namely in July – a public beta version should be available for users to install on a trial basis.
Sources
- apple.com: iOS 17 preview
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