iOS 17 was released on September 18, 2023, and it brings new features to enhance the things you do every day. Some of the new updates in iOS 17 include:

• Phone: Point and Speak in Magnifier Detection Mode uses iPhone to read text out loud on physical objects with small text labels, such as keypads on doors and buttons on appliances. Roadside Assistance via satellite lets you contact AAA to help you with vehicle issues when out of Wi-Fi or cellular range (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max).

• Messages: You can now leave a FaceTime video message and make a clone of your voice.

• FaceTime: StandBy gives you glanceable information designed to be viewed from a distance. Turn your iPhone into a bedside clock, showcase.

• Fitness: Redesigned Sharing tab in Fitness provides highlights of your friends’ activity like workout streaks and awards.

• Freeform: New drawing tools in Freeform include a fountain pen, watercolor brush, ruler and more to create expressive boards.

• Security: iOS 17.1 provides important bug fixes, security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup.

• Music: The iOS 17.1 Apple Music app now lets users favorite songs, albums, playlists, and artists, both from within the app and from the Now Playing interface.

• AirDrop: AirDrop transfers can be completed over the internet once initiated.

iOS 17 is compatible with the iPhone XR/iPhone XS and later, which means it drops support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. These devices were able to run iOS 16, but cannot be updated to iOS 17.