All You Need To Know About The New iOS 17

This comprehensive blog post will teach you all you need to know about the new iOS 17, from bugs and patches to betas and enhancements.

Even if Apple released new iPhones in 2023, iOS 17 is still available for download on iPhone XR and up. On September 18, 2023, hundreds of millions of iPhones got it. Apple unveiled a new Siri voice recognition model, autocorrect and dictation improvements, contact posters, NameDrop, StandBy, Live Voicemail, FaceTime video voicemail, and more with it.

iOS 17: What’s the Latest Version?

After debuting on September 18, Apple’s iOS 17 included three zero-day security updates that “may have been actively exploited,” prompting the company to deliver 17.0.1 two days later.

Both small point releases for bugfixes and security upgrades and major releases with new features are planned for the coming months. Take a sneak peek at some of the upcoming enhancements to it that are already in the works.

iOS 17 beta: Latest Version

Since it was announced at WWDC, Apple has been running a beta program. The beta testing of it will continue even after the final release has been made available to the public. Even though iOS 17 Release Candidate is still in beta, Apple is expected to begin developing 17.1 very soon to fix any issues users encounter with the current beta.

Keep your iPhone up-to-date with beta by reading the guide on how to install it. If a beta tester decides they’d rather utilize the stable release, we lay out the steps for them to do so.

Bugs and Problems

Security: On September 21, Apple released an upgrade to iOS 17 that patched a number of security issues.

Slowdowns, battery life: Some iOS update users have reported issues with their iPhones‘ performance, battery life, and/or temperature after installing the software. As the iPhone spends a few days performing maintenance required by the update, such as re-indexing, the battery may drain faster and the device may run hotter than usual after an iOS upgrade. If your iPhone is acting up, you might try restarting it.

Apple has previously Tweeted about this very issue:

Thanks for reaching out! We'll be happy to help. It's normal for your apps and features to need to adjust up to 48 hours after an update.

Let's have you reach out to us in a DM if this is still an issue after that time so we can help you look into this further.

— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) March 19, 2022

Wi-Fi: After installing the newest version of iOS, some users also report that their iPhone has trouble maintaining a stable Wi-Fi connection. It’s best to restart the iPhone if this happens again. Alternatively, you can read about fixing iPhone Wi-Fi dropouts.

Standby won’t show correct time zone: We ran into this problem (the clock was stuck in Cupertino). This is how we fixed it:

i. Holding down the Standby mode clock for an extended period of time.

ii. To add more, click the plus sign in the upper left.

iii. Include the time-corrected clock widget.

New iOS 17.0.1 was launched on September 22. Security and bug fixes were made.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to all you need to know about the new iOS 17:

1. What is the latest iOS?

• The latest iOS is Apple’s 17 and it was launched on September 18, 2023.

2. What does the new update do?

• In it, new features include Check In, customizable contact cards, and a clock-like standby mode.

3. What devices are not supported by iOS 17?

• Unfortunately, it requires the A12 Bionic or later processor. This means that the update will not be available on the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X.

4. What is different about iOS 17?

• It brings big updates to Phone, Messages, and FaceTime that give you new ways to express yourself as you communicate. StandBy delivers a new full-screen experience with glanceable information designed to view from a distance when you turn iPhone on its side while charging.

5. Will iOS 17 be better than iOS 16?

• There’s lots of wonderful stuff in it, so upgrading seems wise. Although it’s free, the new Live Voicemail, Check-In, simpler sharing, and Journal app should make it a step up from iOS 16.

6. Is iOS 17 beta out?

• The first Public Beta was released on July 12, and corresponds with the same build as Developer Beta 3. The final release is on September 18. Update 09/12/23: The release candidate of the new iOS is now available to beta testers.

7. Will iOS 17 slow down iPhone 13?

• Just because your iPhone supports it doesn’t necessarily mean the new OS will run smoothly on your device.

These FAQs should provide readers with a better understanding of it and how to enjoy this new Apple update.