Apple has put everything ready so that today, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. (Spain)let’s receive the first official version of iOS 17. From this moment on, this will become Cupertino’s star mobile software, and in addition to having a lot of expected new features, there are also other minor ones that are quite a surprise.
It is important that you know the different ways to update your iPhone to iOS 17. Also, We also provide you with a list of compatible devices to see if yours will be able to make the jump to the new version.and all the news that will accompany it.
iOS 17 is shaping up to be one of the great updates that Apple has prepared in a long time. If its younger brother, iOS 16, was an aesthetic revolution, this new iteration brings many changes at a functional level that will improve the experience,
How to update your iPhone to iOS 17
The process of updating to iOS 17 is quite simple. There is a quick and effective way that you can do from your iPhone, and another slightly more cumbersome one from your computer. We are going to explain both to you, and choose the one that best suits you.
Keep in mind that if you have a fast internet connection and the download slows down, It could be due to the high demand that occurs on Apple servers during the first hours of a launch. There will be millions of people who will want to update to iOS 17 as soon as possible.
From the iPhone
Enter the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll until you find the section General. Now, tap on Software update. After a brief search, iOS 17 will appear on the screen as the new version available. Tap on Download and install and follow the steps that the mobile phone will indicate on the screen.
From your computer
Connect your device to your computer, whether macOS or Windows. Enter the iTunes app or Finder (the latter if you have a Mac). Tap the iPhone icon in the top left corner of the screen (if you’re on a Mac, tap the device in the left sidebar).
Go to section Summary (General on macOS) and then tap Check for update. In a few minutes, iOS 17 will appear on the screen. Press Update and follow the steps indicated.
Which iPhone devices will be able to update to iOS 17?
Although the new version of Apple’s mobile operating system is compatible with a wide range of iPhone devices, there are some that have been left off the list. If you have any of these terminals, you can update to iOS 17 without any problem. Of course, keep in mind that, depending on the age of your mobile, you may or may not receive certain features of the system.
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd gen.)
- 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 (3rd gen.)
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
The most striking and expected features of iOS 17
Although iOS 17 arrives with a large load of changes, There are some that stand out among the rest of the news. Whether they are functions that simply improve the experience of using the system, or that make it easier for you to communicate with other people. These are our four favorites:
NameDrop. First of all we have a function that will become essential for all iPhone users. From this moment on you no longer have to give your phone number. Just bring your iPhone closer to the other person, and in a matter of seconds you can share all the necessary information. In addition, you can personalize it and include your email address on the contact card, and even your postal address. All this crowned with a beautiful and fluid animation.
Personalized calls. Just as iOS 16 allows us to customize the iPhone’s lock background, iOS 17 will do the same with calls. However, this time the social component comes into play. The new version will allow you to customize what your contacts see when you call them. That is, you can set a photo or a Memoji, fonts and colors to configure your contact card as you wish.
AirDrop. This is one of the most interesting news. iOS 17 presents a facelift for the well-known AirDrop. Now, just by selecting the images or information that we want to transfer, and bringing both iPhone devices closer together, the transfer will begin instantly. You will no longer have to search through a list of bubbles for the desired recipient. This will also work with SharePlay and other Apple services.
Check In. iOS 17 not only seeks to improve the functions and aesthetics of your iPhone, but also the security of users. This new feature allows your device to automatically notify your chosen friends or family that you have arrived at your destination safely. If you stop or something happens during your journey, the service will ask you if you are okay. If you don’t respond, it will send your location data, battery level and more to your emergency contacts.