Apple will release iOS 17 with the iPhone 15 series, but we are expected to get a preview of the next operating system at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023 in June. A recent rumor suggested that iOS 17 will stop support for older iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X models. The upcoming iPadOS 17 was also said to drop support for the iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch, and the iPad fifth generation. However, a new report refutes that rumor stating that all iPhone models running iOS 16 will receive iOS 17.
A tipster recently claimed that iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will no longer support some older Apple devices, including the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone But a new report from MacRumors refutes this rumor and reveals that iOS 17 will be available for all devices on which iOS 16 is currently capable of running, which means all iPhone models will be powered by the A11 Bionic SoC and Later, will start with iPhone. 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone
The current version of iOS is 16.4. It was released in the last week of March and includes many improvements and new features like 21 new emojis, voice isolation for calls, website push notifications and more.
Apple launched iOS 16 with the iPhone 14 series in September last year. With iOS 16, the company stopped supporting some older models including the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus.
The iOS 16 update added a new focus mode, a new lock screen UI, the ability to edit iMessage, and more privacy layers for hidden and recently deleted albums. It also added new features to SharePlay, Notifications, Maps, Safari, Wallet and more
Apple is all set to host its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) starting from June 5. The company is expected to announce iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 during the five-day event. Will end on June 9th. Apple may also release an update for the MacBook Air.
