iOS 17 for iPhones to officially rollout today: release time in India, supported devices, new features

Apple will commence the global rollout of iOS 17 for iPhone today, September 18. Initially showcased at the WWDC 2023 in June, the software has been available in the Apple beta iOS 17 version for developers and early adopters to test and explore.

Users across the globe, including in India, are keenly awaiting the iOS 17 official release date. This update, packed with innovative features, is set to grace iPhone models from iPhone XS and newer.

iOS 17 Release Date in India

While the exact time remains a mystery, the iOS 17 release date in India is expected to fall around 10 PM tonight or early tomorrow morning, aligning with the release schedule following the PDT time zone of California, USA.

List of iOS 17 Supported Devices

The iOS 17 supported devices include those equipped with the A12 Bionic chip or newer versions. This implies that earlier models like the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus will miss out on this update.

The iOS 17 launch date in India is especially awaited by users of iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), iPhone XR, and newer models. Here is the exhaustive list of compatible devices:

• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

How to download iOS 17

To find out if your iPhone is ready for the update, head to Settings > General > Software Update. If you spot the update, then feel free to download iOS17.

Highlighting the New Features of iOS 17

As the iOS 17 new features are rolled out, users can look forward to a more enriched user experience. Here are some of the standout features:

StandBy Mode: A new full-screen view that showcases vital information on your charging iPhone, including a clock, calendar, and weather updates.

Contact Posters: A novel addition to the Phone app, allowing users to personalize what their contacts see when they call, along with the introduction of live voicemail and the option to silence unknown callers in select regions.

NameDrop: Facilitates easy sharing of contact information by bringing two iPhones close to each other.

New Widgets: Enhance your lock screen and home screen with interactive widgets that are compatible with both Apple and third-party apps.

FaceTime Updates: Experience a revamped FaceTime with features like audio/video messages, 3D video effects, and the ability to initiate FaceTime calls on Apple TV.

As the world eagerly questions, "is iOS 17 out?", the answer is a resounding yes. Stay tuned to find out "when will iOS 17 release" in other parts of the world.

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