Apple announces release date for iOS 17, iPadOS 17. Check details ...

The iOS 17 Release Candidate has already been made available to the Apple developers and beta users, giving them a taste of the operating system which will be available to the general public on September 18.

Apple is continuing its tradition of releasing software updates soon after the launch of new iPhones. The iOS 16 update was released on September 12, while iOS 15 update was released on September 20.

With iOS 17, iPhone can serve as an information hub with the StandBy option. The new feature will allow iPhone users to view customizable full-screen information like display time, Live Activities, incoming notifications, and tons of widgets on the locked screen. Do note that the feature works only when you put your Apple iPhone to charge.

iOS 17 brings interactive widgets to lock screen and home screen on Apple iPhones. These widgets support both first-party as well as third-party apps.

The new NameDrop feature will make use of AirDrop on the iPhone to share contact information more easily by bringing two iPhones together. 

The iOS 17 also adds customizable Contact Poster in the Phone app, allowing users to choose what their contacts see when they call them. Features like live voicemail and silence ofunknown callers will also be rolled out in select regions.

With iOS 17, iPhone users can record and send an audio/video message in case one misses a call. Users can add 3D effects to their video during a FaceTime call. They can also start a FaceTime call directly on Apple TV.

Updated: 13 Sep 2023, 10:54 AM IST