iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
iOS 17 introduces new features and settings, but not all may be loved by users, and fortunately, there are ways to disable them if desired.
Apple advises users to update their iPhone 15 devices to iOS 17.0.2 before transferring data from another iPhone to avoid encountering issues and to ensure a smooth transfer process.
Learn how to transfer data safely to your new iPhone 15, avoid the frozen screen bug in iOS 17, and choose between direct transfer, iCloud, or Mac backup for restoration.
Apple has released the iPhone 15 with a day-one software update, iOS 17.0.2, to fix a bug that can brick the phone during initial setup, but users can also fix the issue by putting the phone into DFU mode and restoring it from a computer.
Apple has released an update, iOS 17.0.1, to fix security issues, including a Kernel issue, a certificate validation issue, and a WebKit fix, that were likely being exploited before the previous iOS 16.7 was released.
After updating to iOS 17, some iPhone users are experiencing their privacy settings automatically change without permission, with Apple investigating the issue.
Upgrading to iOS 17 may reactivate Significant Locations and iPhone Analytics without user permission, raising concerns about privacy settings on iPhones.
Apple has released the first betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to developers, which may include features that were not included in the initial release of iOS 17.
Apple will release a software update to address overheating issues on the new iPhone 15 models, which are primarily caused by bugs in iOS 17 and certain third-party apps.
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 17.1, which includes features such as StandBy Display Options, reintroduced ringtones and text tones, a fix for the 80% charging limit, and more.
iOS 17 brings significant new features and upgrades to streamline iPhone usage, including StandBy mode, interactive widgets, improved messaging with Live Stickers and voice note transcription, enhanced autocorrect, adaptive audio for AirPods Pro, and accessibility improvements, making it a quality-of-life upgrade for iPhone users.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces new features in Messages, including automatic transcription of audio messages, Check In to share estimated arrival times, multiple filters for searching, grouped apps, easier navigation and replies, improved location sharing, and automatic deletion of verification codes.
Some users of iPhone 15 models running iOS 17 are experiencing Wi-Fi issues, including slow loading times and periodic disconnections, potentially due to a software bug that may be addressed in a future iOS update.
iOS 17, Apple's biggest annual software update for iPhone users, was released on September 17, 2023, and includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, widgets, and more.
iPhone 15 Pro users are reporting continued issues with overheating despite updating to iOS 17.0.3, experiencing problems during phone calls, gaming, and other activities, indicating potential quality control problems with certain batches of the device.
Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 update to fix the iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues, however, some users are still complaining that the device gets hotter than its predecessors.
The iOS 17.1 update resolves screen burn-in issues on iPhone 15 models and other devices, in addition to fixing bugs and introducing new features.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.1 update will address safety concerns for iPhone 12 users and introduce new features such as StandBy mode settings, Apple Music upgrades, and AirDrop improvements.
The screen burn-in issue on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is a software bug rather than a hardware issue, and it will be fixed with the release of iOS 17.1.
The upcoming iOS 17.1 update for iPhone 15 Pro Max is set to fix screen burn-in issues that some users have been experiencing.
The upcoming iOS 17.1 update for the iPhone 15 series will fix the reported "screen burn-in" issue, which has been identified as an image retention problem on iOS 17 rather than a hardware bug.
The iOS 17.1 update does not fix the bug causing certain iPhone models to turn off at night, disrupting alarms and notifications.
Apple has addressed a bug in iOS 17 that caused privacy settings, specifically for Significant Locations, to reset without permission, according to the release notes for the first iOS 17.1 release candidate.
Apple's iOS 17.1 update appears to have resolved the screen burn issue reported by iPhone 15 Pro Max owners, as early reports suggest that the problem has been fixed.
Apple has released a second release candidate (RC) of iOS 17.1 to developers, which adds new features such as favoriting songs and albums, improved AirDrop transfers, and more.
