Not long before the opening of WWDC, when Apple shows the news of 2023 to the general public, and among the most awaited is iOS 17. The company’s new operating system arrives to succeed iOS 16 and will give life to iPhones of this and of recent years.
Initially planned as an incremental update, iOS 17 should bring important refinements to what was presented in iOS 16, but adding important improvements in the quality of the user experience. However, analysts believe that the compilation will introduce “nice-to-have” new functions to the cell phone, while also meeting long-standing consumer demands.
What to expect from iOS 17?
New Control Center
iOS 17 may feature a revamped Control Center. There is still no concrete information about the tray changes, but it is possible that they will be based on visual improvements and more customization.
diary app
Apple apparently develops a new diary app to accompany the user through their routine and monitor their health. The app would take advantage of the tight integration with the company’s ecosystem to provide precise details about activities and even show which people the user has spoken to.
Dynamic Island Improvements
Everything indicates that Apple wants to make the Dynamic Island even more useful in iOS 17, and the section could receive more features, animations and integration with Siri. This is very likely to happen, especially if the company wants to expand the functionality to more models.
More interactive widgets
New interactive widgets can land in iOS 17. The main screen of the new operating system can carry new additions with buttons, switches, sliders and other shortcuts to facilitate the use of the cell phone.
Wallet app reviews
The Wallet app, the iPhone’s virtual wallet, should receive “a major update”, according to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman. There are still no details about the news of the program.
Support for other app stores
The European Union Digital Markets Regulatory Act should have already made Apple move and, in iOS 17, the company can implement support for other app stores besides the App Store. Nothing is confirmed so far and it is possible that the measure will be exclusive to the countries affected by the regulation.
Mixed reality support
If Apple intends to launch its own virtual and augmented reality glasses in 2023, it is very likely that specific tools for it will be contained in iOS 17. There is still no concrete information, but the functions could take the form of applications, automatic synchronization of information and a lot more.
Improvements in CarPlay
The vehicular integration of iOSCarPlay, can get better on iOS 17. The tool may have more useful tools to make rides more enjoyable, in addition to allowing you to control car functions such as volume and radio through the platform.
Lock screen with news
Another rumor reports that the Lock Screen of the iPhone with iOS 17 will also be stocked with news. The section should be able to display lyrics from Apple Music, gain more customization options and be able to share visuals with other users.
Which iPhones will be updated to iOS 17?
For now, Apple has not released the official list of devices that will receive iOS 17, but there is already speculation on this topic. A recent rumor pointed out that the new system would not be released for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, released in 2017. However, the matter was confused when another rumor denied this information.
If it’s support for 2017 models that’s at stake, then it’s possible that releases from 2018 onwards are guaranteed iOS 17. Are they:
When will iOS 17 be released?
iOS 17 still has no official release date, but it is very likely to happen in 2023. Generally, Apple usually releases new versions of its operating systems between September and October – that is, considering if everything went well in the testing period. So far, there is no information that Apple will break tradition.
