The WWDC 2023 event yesterday brought out a lot of exciting announcements. Among all, you have the announcement of a brand-new software update to the iPhone and iPad lineup. The latest update, named iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, brings a boatload of new changes to redefine the overall experience with the devices.
Apple has recently disclosed that 81% of all iPhones and 71% percent of all iPads are running the last major update, the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. The report showcased how good Apple is at supporting its devices in the long run. And the case seems to be the same with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. A lot of the old models are compatible with the update.
A Quick Look Into the Features of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
The iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are the latest major update Apple has to offer for its devices. At the WWDC event, Apple showcased a lot of revamped features. That includes a refined Control Center, which comes with a lot of customization options. In addition, the update brings a lot of finely tuned apps.
Among those apps, there’s the Health and Wallet app, which Apple has updated with new features and visual changes. These changes to the app will make it easier for you to navigate through the user interface and access important info.
Moreover, Apple will bring a new app that’s called Journal. It will offer intelligently curated suggestions, ranging from photos from the day to your activity. These suggestions will encourage you to get into writing and preserving special memories.
Other important highlights of the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 include a brand-new feature for AirPods. Apple has launched Adaptive Audio, which blends transparency mode with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). This new feature will let you be more aware of the surroundings and enhance the immersive nature of the audio playback.
Also, AirDrop will be getting better with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. With the update, you can initiate a file transfer by simply holding your Apple device alongside another Apple device.
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Want to know whether your current Apple device will get all these features? Check out the lists below.
List of iPhones Compatible with iOS 17
- iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 4
- iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11, iPhone XR
- iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS
- iPhone SE 2, iPhone SE 3
List of iPads Compatible with iPadOS 17
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th-gen, 5th-gen, 4th-gen, 3rd-gen, 2nd-gen)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (4th-gen, 3rd-gen, 2nd-gen, 1st-gen)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad (6th-gen, 7th-gen, 8th-gen, 9th-gen, 10th-gen)
- iPad Air (3rd-gen, 4th-gen, 5th-gen)
- iPad mini (5th-gen, 6th-gen)
Which iPhone and iPad Models Are Not Compatible With the New Update
For iOS 17, Apple iPhone X and older devices are not compatible. That means if you are using one of the devices that launched before 2019, you are stuck with iOS 16. That means the oldest phone that can run the new update is iPhone 11.
On the other hand, the iPadOS 17 will not be compatible with the devices that launched before 2017. This indicates that the oldest iPad that can run the new update is the 5th Generation iPad.
Apple also released the first beta version of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. If you have a compatible device, you can download and install them right now and check out all the features they bring to the table.
