In a few months, iOS 17, the new major update to the iPhone operating system, will be available for download.
Apple announced iOS 17 in early June and released a beta version for Apple developers . Now, a public beta is available for users to try out. The company has announced some interesting new features and capabilities, including a new Standby mode, a Journal app, a major update to Messages , and more. Some features will be available immediately after the update is released, while others will be added later.
However, not all iPhone users will be able to install iOS 17 on devices . Some older iPhone models, including the iPhone X from 2017, will not be compatible with the new version of the operating system.
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If you're not sure which iPhone you have, you can check phone . Open the Settings and tap General > About. Next to Model Name, you'll see which iPhone you have.
You can try the public beta to see if your phone is compatible with iOS 17, but you can also check out the list below for your convenience.
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iPhones that are compatible with iOS 17
If you have one of these iPhones, you'll have access to iOS 17 as soon as it becomes available:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (second generation and later)
- iPhone 14 (including Plus)
- iPhone 14 Pro
See also: iOS 17 has a Screen Distance feature
What if your iPhone is not on the compatibility list?
If your iPhone isn't on the list above, it won't support iOS 17, which means you won't get a notification to download the latest software. For example, if you have an iPhone X or older, the latest software you'll be able to use is iOS 16.
However, if you have a compatible model, iOS 17 will bring several improvements and new features that promise to make using the iPhone more comfortable and enjoyable.
Source: www.cnet.com
