When will Apple release iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and WatchOS 10?
Apple announced at their developer conference in June that they plan to release iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and WatchOS 10 on Monday, September 18, 2023. The updates typically become available around 6pm UK time, 1pm New York time, and 3am Sydney time. All compatible devices should be able to download and install the updates right away on that date, unlike some other companies that do staggered rollouts.
What devices are compatible with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and WatchOS 10?
For iOS 17, all iPhones dating back to 2018’s iPhone XS model and newer will be compatible. For iPadOS 17 compatibility, you’ll need an iPad Pro 10.5-inch from 2017 or later, or an iPad 6th generation from 2018 and newer. For WatchOS 10, all Apple Watch models from Series 4 in 2018 and newer will be compatible. So essentially, the iPhone XS and newer, iPad Pro and 6th gen from 2017 and newer, and Apple Watch Series 4 and newer will all be eligible for the updates.
How can I download and install iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and WatchOS 10 on my devices?
To install on an iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app, go to General, then Software Update, and tap to download and install if the update is showing as available. You can also update through a computer with iTunes on Windows or a Mac. For the Apple Watch, you’ll first need to update your paired iPhone to iOS 17. Then open the Watch app on the iPhone, go to General, then Software Update to download and install WatchOS 10. The watch needs to be on its charger to complete the WatchOS installation. The updates are free and if you’re asked to pay, it’s likely a scam.
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What are some of the key new features coming in iOS 17?
Some major additions in iOS 17 include an improved keyboard with swear word autocorrect that learns from you, customizable contact posters when calling people, video messages and enhanced call screening features, a new Standby mode that turns your iPhone into a smart display, offline maps support, and a variety of enhancements to Siri. There are also upgrades to apps like Safari, FaceTime, Health, Wallet, and more.
What are the most exciting new features expected for the iPad with iPadOS 17?
The iPad will gain many of the same upgrades as iOS 17, along with some iPad-specific additions. These include a customizable lock screen with widgets, the new Health app for the first time on iPad, enhancements to the Stage Manager multitasking system making it work more like a desktop OS, and the ability to resize app windows freely. The iPad’s Weather, Mail, Files and other apps are also getting overhauled.
What changes are coming to the Apple Watch with WatchOS 10?
WatchOS 10 brings many new iOS 17 features like contact posters and enhancements to Siri. But it also includes an overhauled interface with widgets now accessible from the watch face, redesigned first-party apps with more information density, new faces like Snoopy and Woodstock, and an upgrade to workouts to connect with Bluetooth cycling accessories for tracking metrics like power and cadence. The watch faces have been reworked to accommodate widgets, with control center now accessed via the side button.
Will I be able to swear and use profanity with the new iOS 17 keyboard?
Yes, Apple is finally allowing autocorrect on the keyboard to learn swear words and profanity based on your manual corrections. So it will stop changing things like “ducking” when you intended to type something profane. You can tap on underlined words to revert autocorrections too. This should provide users much more flexibility when typing.
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What new messaging features are included in iOS 17?
FaceTime is getting upgrades like video messages if someone doesn’t answer, live captions, support for sharing video calls on a TV using an Apple TV box, animated reactions, and Handoff from FaceTime on iOS devices to Mac. The new NameDrop feature lets you easily AirDrop your contact info to people nearby. There are also improvements to group chats in Messages with the ability to recall sent messages, recover recently deleted messages, and mark conversations as unread.
How is the Health app changing on iPhone and coming to iPad?
The Health app on iPhone is gaining medication tracking, sleep phases, health sharing capabilities, and more. On iPad, the Health app is arriving for the first time with iOS 17. It will provide expanded health data insights, trends, and the ability to log additional types of health information. The Health app on both devices also allows you to share certain health data with selected apps, caregivers, healthcare providers, and more.
Last modified: September 18, 2023
