iOS 17: Get the lowdown on features, release date and more rumors

When will Apple release iOS 17?

Apple will announce iOS 17 at WWDC in June. WWDC is Apple's annual developer conference where the latest versions of the operating system are announced for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Apple has officially announced that WWDC 2023 will kick off on June 5 with a special keynote highlighting its latest releases.

As soon as Apple announces iOS 17 at WWDC in June, it will release a beta version of the update to developers. Sometime in July, it will release a public beta that all iPhone users can try. Apple will then release iOS 17 to everyone sometime in September, most likely alongside the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series.

What's new in iOS 17: New Control Center?

#While Apple hardware products leak months or even years in advance, software leaks are uncommon. That's because most hardware leaks come from Apple's vast supply chain rather than from within Apple. The company was able to keep software leaks to a minimum because only a handful of Apple insiders actually knew about the company's plans.

That being said, the “big picture” for iOS 17 this year seems to be that it will be a relatively modest update in terms of new features, but with an emphasis on “nice-to-have” changes.

iOS 17 (and Apple’s other software platforms) are taking a back seat as the company focuses on developing its AR/VR headsets. The headphones, which are also likely to be announced at WWDC, mark Apple's first major new hardware and software platform since the Apple Watch. Apple will mobilize hardware and software engineering resources from across the company to focus on headphone development.

iOS 17 is codenamed "Dawn" and is undergoing ongoing development and testing within Apple ahead of WWDC. Bloomberg said that due to the focus on Reality Pro headsets and the obstacles of iOS 16, the update "may have fewer major changes than originally planned."

iOS 17 will have “nice” features designed to address some of the most requested features from users. Specific details here are unclear, but at least one rumor suggests that one of Apple's focuses in iOS 17 will be Control Center.

As we have already explained, Control Center on iOS has not received any significant changes since the release of iOS 11 and iPhone X. Apple is rumored to be preparing "big changes" to the iPhone Control Center in iOS 17.

Currently, Control Center can be accessed by swiping down from the top right corner of the iPhone display. It features quick access to settings like Wi-Fi and airplane mode, as well as a Now Playing interface. You can also customize the tiles at the bottom to include the settings you use most.

iOS 17 Supported Devices

There are two conflicting rumors about which devices will support iOS 17, both coming from previously accurate sources.

The first rumor suggests that iOS 17 will drop support for the following devices:

• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone X
• iPad (5th generation)
• 9.7-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)

Shortly after the rumor was released, another source revealed that all devices that support iOS 16 will also support iOS 17. The source quoted an anonymous person from Apple's iOS development team.

As WWDC in June approaches, new leaks and rumors may further reveal what’s coming to iOS 17 this year. Overall, however, Apple was able to keep a lot of things under wraps ahead of WWDC.

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