WWDC 2023: Know About iOS 17 Beta Release Timeline, Expected Features, Eligible Devices And More Here

WWDC 2023: As we steadily head towards 'THE' days of super-hyped announcements, the tech fraternity is eagerly waiting for more details on the MR headset, 15-inch MacBook Air, iOS 17 and more. And we have heard you and compiled a comprehensive report on what we expect from the new software that will power the latest iPhone 15 series in the future along with the expected release date and supported devices.

iOS 17 Release Date (Expected) and How To Download?

The world may witness a sneak peek of the new OS at WWDC23 on June 5. We can expect a developer beta on the same day as the keynote presentation. For the general public, the wait could go as late as September for a stable release.

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As a substitute, a user can join the beta program to get early access to new builds under testing. However, being a beta build, it might ship with stability issues. After a stable release, the user will be able can download the new package from the settings app on a supported iPhone.

WWDC Expectations: iOS 17 Eligible Devices

Here is a list of eligible devices that may be compliant with the new iOS 17 update, according to Tom's Guide.

iPhone XR

iPhone XS, XS Max

iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max

iPhone 12 mini, 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max

iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max

iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max

iPhone SE (2022) and SE (2020)

A user must note that the older models could have limited feature support. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 series and later models may get complete feature support but will be subject to hardware capabilities. Other than this, the new iPhone 15 series handsets will run on iOS 17, which is pretty obvious.

iOS 17 Feature Expectations

iOS 17 could turn the lock screen of an iPhone into a smart home display. New accessibility features, refreshed Control Centre, revamped CarPlay, a journaling app, and sideload support for apps in select markets are among the top expectations. You can head to these articles to know more about the expected features.