Apple iOS 17 Unveiled: Discover All the Exciting New Features, Including NameDrop and StandBy Mode, Launching September 18
US tech giant Apple has confirmed that iOS 17, its latest iPhone operating system, will be rolling out to all users with compatible iPhone models starting September 18 (Monday). iOS 17 is compatible with iPhone XR/iPhone XS and later iPhone models, which means the end of support for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.
List of compatible iPhone models for iOS 17
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and iPhone SE (2nd generation or later).
How to download iOS 17 on iPhone
– Backup your phone before major iOS updates.
– Charge your device if possible during the update
– Connect to a Wi-Fi network if you can
– Open the Settings app and tap on General
– Tap on Software Update
– If an update is available, tap Download and Install
– Enter your password
– After downloading, tap Install now
What is new
Some of the major features of iOS 17 include standby mode, NameDrop, diary, extended call history and more. These updates will be available for iPhones later this month.
NameDrop: Now you can easily change your contact information simply by bringing your iPhone near another iPhone or Apple Watch. With the same gesture, you can share photos or start a SharePlay session.
StandBy Modw: iOS 17 has a new Standy feature. When you turn your iPhone on its side while charging, you get a new full-screen experience with viewable information designed to be viewed from afar. You can choose which clocks, photos and widgets to display.
Contact Posters: The phone app is getting a big update. Now you can customize your profile based on callers and even set your avatar as your iPhone’s lock screen image. Invited contacts posters, the feature works when you receive a call from the person you have set their photo profile to. You can also add fonts to further customize your posters and the best part is that you can use it for third-party calling apps as well.
Messages: Now you can use search filters to find exactly the message you’re looking for and view the transcript of your voice messages.
FaceTime: New Video Effects give you more ways to express yourself in all video conferencing apps, including FaceTime. You can now make FaceTime calls on Apple TV 4K with Continuity Camera.
Diary: With this brand new app, you can record the everyday moments and special events of your life by writing about them. The Journal also includes scheduled notifications to help build the habit of looking at past events to generate new insights.
