Every year, a new generation of iPhones hits the market, either boasting a new look, even more powerful specifications, and a more stable and complete operating system. In 2023, we are waiting for the iPhone 15 that should debut iOS 17, new version of Apple’s system that should reach other older iPhones, but not all. Is your iPhone on the list of recipients?
It is still early to think about which iPhone models will receive iOS 17, since the system should only be released in June, when the WWDCWorldwide Developers Conference.
One sure thing is to say that all newer iPhones will get the update. it is believed that all models released from 2018 will receive iOS 17. In other words, any model superior to the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max must be covered with the new version of Apple’s operating system.
Which iPhones Will Stop Updating in 2023?
At this point, no one will be able to say which iPhones will actually stop receiving updates in 2023, but we can think about which are the next models that will have their support ended by the Cupertino giant.
In 2022 Apple announced iOS 16 and, as you can imagine, not all models were on the list to receive the update. The company disclosed that the models that have the processors A9 and A10 unfortunately they would not be updated. As anticipated by Oficina da Net, these were the models that were not updated in 2022:
So, logically, the next ones to go out of line would be the models with the A11 Bionic processor. If we are correct, these are the next iPhones that will stop updating:
Will the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X not receive iOS 17?
If you have one of the iPhones mentioned above, you may now be wondering whether or not it will receive iOS 17. Unfortunately, we don’t have the answer to that. As stated above, logically, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X should be the next to be dropped by Apple, but we don’t know if that will happen in 2023.
If it happens, yes, they should not be included with iOS 17. But if not, it is possible that they will only be forgotten in 2024, when Apple launches the iOS 18. As time goes by, it is natural that we will have more information about this.
Do I need to change iPhone?
If your iPhone is on Apple’s future list to no longer receive updates, you may wonder if it’s necessary to rush out and buy another device. In a nutshell, when an iPhone stops updating, it just won’t receive new features, security optimizations and so on, but it should continue to function normally until further notice.
This means that you don’t have to worry about buying a new device, simply because it will no longer receive updates. For a while, it should continue to work. But it is clear that as time goes by, some applications will no longer be updated, as is the case with WhatsApp, for example, and your iPhone will only serve as a paperweight.
If you’re already thinking about getting a new iPhone, give preference to newer models, which must still have a long road of updates ahead. The iPhone 11, for example, is seen as one of the best investments today, but it’s good to remember that after the iPhone X, the iPhone 11 should be the next to be forgotten by Apple.
The most current models, from the iPhone 12, should last quite a while. If you find it on offers, they’re a great deal. Launched in October 2020, the iPhone 12 arrived costing BRL 8 thousand, but today, our system has already found offers for BRL 3,500. So it’s good to keep an eye out!
