Apple’s iOS 17 No Longer Compatible with iPhone 8 and X Models
As per usual, Apple is set to launch its newest operating systems for its range of products in the upcoming autumn season. However, the company will continue its trend of abandoning certain older models of its devices.
If you’re still holding on to your iPhone 8 (it was awesome, so I don’t blame you), iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X, you can’t upgrade to iOS 17. In other words, the iPhone needs an A12 Bionic chip or later to install iOS. a new replay. If you have an iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, or iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later, you’ll get access to features like real-time voicemail, StandBy View mode, and better auto-repair when you finally cancel.
Apple is adding customizable lock screens, a Health app, interactive widgets, and more to the iPad. Unfortunately, people using a fifth-generation iPad or a first-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro will not be able to install iPadOS 17. The following tablets are supported:
- iPad (6th generation and later)
- iPad mini (5th generation and later)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation and later)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 11-inch iPad Pro (1st generation and later)
There is good news for Apple Watch users. Apple continues to support all devices running watchOS 9. If you have an Apple Watch Series 4 or later, you can use watchOS 10, which is more widget-focused. Numerous other updates have been made to the cycling and compass apps.
Gadgets will also come to Mac with macOS Sonoma. Among other features, the desktop and laptop OS has a new game mode that prioritizes CPU and GPU performance for higher frame rates in every game. The following Macs support macOS Sonoma:
- iMac (2019 and newer)
- Mac Pro (2019 and newer)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- Mac Studio (2022 and later)
- MacBook Air (2018 and later)
- Mac mini (2018 and later)
- MacBook Pro (2018 and newer)
Last year’s major update, macOS Ventura, was compatible with the 2017 and later iMac, 2019 and later Mac Pro, 2017 iMac Pro, 2018 and later Mac mini, 2018 and later MacBook Air, 2017 and later MacBook, and 2017 and later MacBook. Pro.
Last but not least, tvOS 17 finally brings FaceTime to Apple TV. Other new features include a way to find a lost remote control using your iPhone. The operating system will be available for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.
See all the news from Apple’s WWDC 2023 event here.