Apple announced its next big update for iPhones, the iOS 17 at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 on June 5. Since then, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been testing the OS and its new features extensively for performance improvements, glitches and bug fixes. As such, iOS 17 has seen up to 8 beta updates so far. However, there now seems to be light at the end of this seemingly never-ending tunnel as iOS 17 is expected to be rolled out around the same time as Apple launches its iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event on September 12.
iPhones that will get it - iPhone 15 series (Expected), iPhone 14 Series, iPhone 13 Series, iPhone 12 Series, iPhone 11 Series, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE 2020., iPhone SE 2022.
iPhones that will miss out - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
With the expected rollout just a week away, check out the best iOS 17 features that are coming to your iPhone.
1. Contact Posters - With iOS 17, users can customize how they appear on other iPhone users' screens. Incoming calls can be tweaked with Memoji, typography, font colours, and photo edits. Apple says Contact Posters are “a new way for users to express themselves.” Contact Posters will also be available in third-party calling apps such as WhatsApp, Google Meet, Skype, and more.
2. Journal app - The new Journal app allows users to easily write down their thoughts, ideas, and experiences in a digital journal. It provides a convenient way to keep track of important moments and memories. You can also add photos, map locations, and music links to journal entries.
3. Messages - Messaging gets fun with iOS 17 as Apple brings Live Stickers made from Live Photos to a new Sticker Library in Messages! Furthermore, these
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