Chance Miller
Believe it or not, iOS 17 is coming in just a few months. This represents
Apple's biggest software update for iPhone users, and it's usually packed
full of new features and changes. Read on as we roundup what the rumors
currently say about iOS 17 new features and more.
When will Apple announce iOS 17?
Apple will announce iOS 17 at WWDC in June. WWDC is Apple's annual
developers conference where it unveils the newest versions of its operating
systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. The dates for WWDC
2023 haven't been announced yet, but the conference is usually held during
the first week of June. This year, our bets are on the week of June 5.
Here's a recap of when Apple has announced WWDC over the last few years:
. 2016: April 18
. 2017: February 16
. 2018: March 13
. 2019: March 14
. 2020: March 13
. 2021: March 30
. 2022: April 5
After Apple announces iOS 17 at WWDC in June, it will immediately release a
beta version of the update to developers. Sometime in July, it will release
a public beta that all iPhone users can try out. Then, Apple will release
iOS 17 to everyone sometime in September, likely alongside the new iPhone 15
and iPhone 15 Pro lineups.
Whereas Apple hardware products leak months - or even years - ahead of time,
software leaks are less common. This is because most hardware leaks come
from Apple's massive supply chain, rather than from inside Apple itself. The
company is able to keep software leaks to a minimum because only a small
number of people inside Apple actually have knowledge of the company's
plans.
With that being said, the "big picture" of iOS 17 this year appears to be
that it will be a relatively modest update in terms of new features.
Most notably, Bloomberg has reported that iOS 17 (and Apple's other software
platforms) is taking a backseat as the company focuses on the development of
its AR/VR headset. The headset could also be announced at WWDC and marks
Apple's first major new hardware and software platform since the Apple
Watch.
Apple is believed to be pulling hardware and software engineering resources
from throughout the company to focus on headset development.
iOS 17 is reportedly codenamed "Dawn" and is in continuous development and
testing inside Apple ahead of WWDC. Bloomberg says the update "may have
fewer major changes than originally planned" due to the focus on the Reality
Pro headset "along with iOS 16 snags."
Wrap-up
As we approach WWDC in June, it's possible that new leaks and rumors will
shed additional light on what's to come with iOS 17 this year. In general,
however, Apple is able to keep a lot of things under wraps until WWDC
itself.
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