About iOS 17 Updates
iOS 17 brings big updates to Phone, Messages and FaceTime that give you new ways to express yourself as you communicate. StandBy delivers a new full-screen experience with glanceable information designed to be viewed from a distance when you turn iPhone on its side while charging. AirDrop makes it easier to share and connect with those around you and adds NameDrop for contact sharing. Enhancements to the keyboard make entering text faster and easier than ever before. iOS 17 also includes updates to Widgets, Safari, Music, AirPlay and more.
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iOS 17.7.1
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
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https://support.apple.com/100100
iOS 17.7
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
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iOS 17.6.1
This update includes important bug fixes and addresses an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.
iOS 17.6
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
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iOS 17.5.1
This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue where photos that experienced database corruption could reappear in the Photos library even if they were deleted.
iOS 17.5
This update introduces a new Pride Radiance wallpaper for the Lock Screen, Apple News enhancements, and other features, bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
Apple News
Offline mode in Apple News+ gives you access to the Today feed and News+ tab, even when you don’t have an internet connection
Tracking Notifications
Cross-Platform Tracking Detection delivers notifications to users if a compatible Bluetooth tracker they do not own is moving with them, regardless of what operating system the device is paired with
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
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iOS 17.4.1
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
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iOS 17.4
This update provides new options for app marketplaces, web browsers and payments for residents of the European Union. This release also includes new emoji, transcripts in Apple Podcasts, and other features, bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
Apps in the EU
Residents of the European Union will now have new options to:
Install apps from alternative app marketplaces
Install web browser with alternative browser engines
Manage your default web browser the first time you open Safari
Manage your default contactless payment app
Use alternative payment options for apps in the App Store with the external purchases badge
Some options require developer support
Emoji
New mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain and shaking heads emoji are available in the emoji keyboard
18 people and body emoji add the option to face them in either direction
Apple Podcasts
Transcripts let you follow an episode with text that highlights in sync with the audio in English, Spanish, French and German
Episode text can be read in full, searched for a word or phrase, tapped to play from a specific point, and used with accessibility features such as Text Size, Increase Contrast and VoiceOver
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
Music recognition lets you add songs you have identified to your Apple Music Playlists and Library, as well as Apple Music Classical
Siri has a new option to announce messages you receive in any supported language
Stolen Device Protection supports the option for increased security in all locations
Battery Health in Settings shows battery cycle count, manufacture date and first use on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models
Fixes an issue where contact pictures are blank in Find My
Fixes an issue for Dual SIM users where the phone number changes from primary to secondary and is visible to a group they have messaged
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222
iOS 17.3.1
This update provides bug fixes for your iPhone including:
Text may unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing
iOS 17.3
This update introduces additional security measures with Stolen Device Protection. This release also includes a new Unity wallpaper to honour Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month in the US, as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
Stolen Device Protection
Stolen Device Protection increases security of iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID with no passcode fallback to perform certain actions
Security Delay requires Face ID or Touch ID, an hour’s wait, and an additional successful biometric authentication before sensitive operations like changing device passcode or Apple ID password can be performed
Lock Screen
New Unity wallpaper honours Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month in the US
Music
Collaborative playlists allow you to invite friends to join your playlist, and everyone can add, reorder and remove songs
Emoji reactions can be added to any track in a collaborative playlist
This update also includes the following improvements:
AirPlay hotel support lets you stream content directly to the TV in your room in selected hotels
AppleCare & Warranty in Settings shows your coverage for all devices signed in with your Apple ID
Crash detection optimisations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222
iOS 17.2.1
This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.
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iOS 17.2
This update introduces Journal, an all-new way to reflect on life’s moments and preserve your memories. This release also includes Action button and Camera enhancements, as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
Journal
Journal is a new app that lets you write about the small moments and big events in your life so you can practise gratitude and improve your well-being
Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your experiences by intelligently grouping your outings, photos, workouts and more into moments you can add to your journal
Filters let you quickly find bookmarked entries or show entries with attachments so you can revisit and reflect on key moments in your life
Scheduled notifications help you keep a consistent journaling practice by reminding you to write on the days and time you choose
Option to lock your journal using Touch ID or Face ID
iCloud sync keeps your journal entries safe and encrypted on iCloud
Action Button
Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to quickly translate phrases or have a conversation with someone in another language
Camera
Spatial video lets you capture video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max so you can relive your memories in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro
Improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small, faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Messages
Catch-up arrow lets you easily jump to your first unread message in a conversation by tapping the arrow visible in the top-right corner
Add sticker option in the context menu lets you add a sticker directly to a bubble
Memoji updates include the ability to adjust the body shape of any Memoji
Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and Contact Verification Codes to help verify that people facing extraordinary digital threats are messaging only with the people they intend to
Weather
Precipitation amounts help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions for a given day over the next 10 days
New widgets let you choose from next-hour precipitation, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions such as Air Quality, Feels Like and wind speed
Wind map snapshot helps you quickly assess wind patterns and access the animated wind map overlay to prepare for forecast wind conditions for the next 24 hours
Interactive moon calendar lets you easily visualise the phase of the moon on any day for the next month
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
AirDrop improvements including expanded contact sharing options and the ability to share boarding passes, cinema tickets and other eligible passes by bringing two iPhones together
Favourite Songs Playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly get back to the songs you mark as favourites
Use Listening History in Apple Music can be disabled in a Focus so music you listen to does not appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations
A new Digital Clock Widget lets you quickly catch a glimpse of the time on your Home Screen and while in StandBy
Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms, enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts
New keyboard layouts provide support for 8 Sámi languages
Sensitive Content Warning for stickers in Messages prevents you from being unexpectedly shown a sticker containing nudity
Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models
Fixes an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222
iOS 17.1.2
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
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iOS 17.1.1
This update provides bug fixes for your iPhone including:
In rare circumstances, Apple Pay and other NFC features may become unavailable on iPhone 15 models after wireless charging in certain cars
Weather Lock Screen widget may not correctly display snow
iOS 17.1
This update introduces the ability for AirDrop transfers to continue over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range. This release also includes enhancements to StandBy and Apple Music, as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
AirDrop
Content continues to transfer over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range
StandBy
New options to control when the display turns off (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Music
Favourites expanded to include songs, albums and playlists, and you can filter to display your favourites in the library
New cover art collection offers designs that change colours to reflect the music in your playlist
Song suggestions appear at the bottom of every playlist, making it easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
Option to choose a specific album to use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen
Home key support for Matter locks
Improved reliability of Screen Time settings syncing across devices
Fixes an issue that may cause the Significant Location privacy setting to reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time
Resolves an issue where the names of incoming callers may not appear when you are on another call
Addresses an issue where custom and purchased ringtones may not appear as options for your text tone
Fixes an issue that may cause the keyboard to be less responsive
Crash detection optimisations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)
Fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222
iOS 17.0.3
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates, and addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.
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iOS 17.0.2
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup.
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https://support.apple.com/HT201222
iOS 17.0.1
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
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https://support.apple.com/HT201222
iOS 17
Phone
Contact Posters let you customise how you appear on other people’s devices when you call them with a customised poster
Messages
Stickers iMessage app brings all your stickers into one place including Live Stickers, Memoji, Animoji, emoji stickers and your third-party sticker packs
Live Stickers can be created by lifting the subject from photos or videos and stylising them with effects like Shiny, Puffy, Comic and Outline
Check In automatically notifies a family member or friend when you arrive at a destination safely and can share helpful information with them in case of a delay
Audio message transcription is available for audio messages you receive so you can read them in the moment and listen later
Search improvements help you find messages faster by allowing you to combine search filters such as people, keywords and content types like photos or links to find exactly what you are looking for
Swipe to reply to a message inline by swiping to the right on any bubble
Single-use verification code cleanup automatically deletes verification codes from the Messages app after using them with AutoFill in other apps
FaceTime
Leave a video or audio message to capture exactly what you want to say when someone does not pick up your FaceTime call
Enjoy FaceTime calls on Apple TV by using your iPhone as a camera (Apple TV 4K 2nd generation and later)
Reactions layer 3D effects like hearts, balloons, confetti and more around you in video calls and can be triggered with gestures
Video effects allow you to adjust the intensity of Studio Lighting and Portrait mode
StandBy
Full-screen experience with glanceable information like clocks, photos and widgets designed to be viewed from a distance when iPhone is on its side and charging in places such as your bedside table, kitchen counter or desk
Clocks are available in a variety of styles including Digital, Analogue, Solar, Float and World Clock, with elements you can personalise like the accent colour
Photos automatically shuffles through your best shots or showcases a specific album you choose
Widgets give you access to information from a distance and appear in Smart Stacks that deliver the right information at the right time
Night Mode lets clocks, photos and widgets take on a red tone in low light
Preferred view per MagSafe charger remembers your preference for each place you charge with MagSafe, whether that’s a clock, photos or widgets
Widgets
Interactive widgets let you perform actions, like marking a reminder as complete, directly from the widget by tapping it on the Home Screen, Lock Screen or in StandBy
iPhone widgets on Mac enable you to add widgets from your iPhone to your Mac desktop
AirDrop
NameDrop lets you exchange contact information with someone new by bringing your iPhones close together
New way to initiate AirDrop allows you to share content or start a SharePlay session over AirDrop by bringing your iPhones close together
Keyboard
Improved autocorrect accuracy makes typing even easier by leveraging a powerful transformer-based language model (iPhone 12 and later)
Easier autocorrect editing temporarily underlines corrected words and lets you revert back to what you originally typed with just a tap
Enhanced sentence corrections can correct more types of grammatical mistakes when you finish sentences (iPhone 12 and later)
Inline predictive text shows single and multi-word predictions as you type that can be added by tapping space bar (iPhone 12 and later)
Safari and Passwords
Profiles keep your browsing separate for topics like work and personal, separating your history, cookies, extensions, Tab Groups and favourites
Private Browsing enhancements include locking your private browsing windows when you’re not using them, blocking known trackers from loading and removing identifying tracking from URLs
Password and passkey sharing lets you create a group of passwords to share with trusted contacts that stays up to date as members of the group make changes
Single-use verification code AutoFill from Mail autofill in Safari so you can log in without leaving the browser
Music
SharePlay makes it easy for everyone to control and play Apple Music in the car
Crossfade smoothly transitions between songs by fading out the currently playing song while fading in the next so the music never stops
AirPlay
Intelligent AirPlay device list makes finding the right AirPlay-compatible TV or speaker even easier by showing your devices in order of relevance, based on your preferences
Suggested AirPlay device connections are proactively shown to you as a notification to make it even more seamless to connect to your preferred AirPlay devices
Automatic AirPlay device connections are made between your iPhone and the most relevant AirPlay-compatible device so all you have to do is tap Play to begin enjoying your content
AirPods
Adaptive Audio delivers a new listening mode that dynamically blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency to tailor the noise control experience based on the conditions of your environment (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with firmware version 6A300 or later)
Personalised Volume adjusts the volume of your media in response to your environment and listening preferences over time (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with firmware version 6A300 or later)
Conversation Awareness lowers your media volume and enhances the voices of the people in front of the user, all while reducing background noise (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with firmware version 6A300 or later)
Press to mute and unmute your microphone by pressing the AirPods stem or the Digital Crown on AirPods Max when on a call (AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation) or AirPods Max with firmware version 6A300 or later)
Maps
Offline Maps allow you to select an area you want to access, and search and explore rich information for places to download for use when your iPhone doesn’t have a Wi-Fi or mobile signal
EV routing improvements give you routes based on real-time EV charger availability for supported chargers
Siri
Option to say “Siri” in addition to “Hey Siri” for an even more natural way to make requests
Back-to-back requests can be issued without needing to reactivate Siri in between commands (iPhone 11 and later)
Visual Look Up
Expanded domains in Visual Look Up help you discover similar recipes from photos of food, Maps information from photos of shopfronts, and the meaning of signs and symbols on things like laundry tags
Multiple or single subjects can be lifted from the background of photos and videos and placed into apps like Messages
Visual Look Up in Video helps you learn about objects that appear in paused video frames
Visual Look Up for subjects in photos enables you to look up information about objects you lift from photos directly from the callout bar
Health
State of Mind reflection allows you to log your momentary emotion and daily mood, choose what factors are having the biggest impact on you and describe your feelings
Interactive charts give you insights into your state of mind, how it has changed over time and what factors may have an influence, such as exercise, sleep and mindful minutes
Mental health assessments help you understand your current risk of depression and anxiety and if you might benefit from getting support
Screen Distance leverages the TrueDepth camera that powers Face ID to encourage you to increase the distance you view your device to reduce digital eye strain and can help reduce the risk of myopia in children
Privacy
Sensitive Content Warnings can be enabled to prevent users from unexpectedly being shown images containing nudity in Messages, AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, and FaceTime messages
Expanded Communication Safety protections for children now detect videos containing nudity in addition to photos that children may receive or attempt to send in Messages, AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, FaceTime messages and the system Photo picker
Improved sharing permissions give you even more control over what you share with apps, with an embedded photo picker and an add-only Calendar permission
Link tracking protection removes extra information from links shared in Messages, Mail and Safari Private Browsing that some websites use in their URLs to track you across other websites, and links still work as expected
Accessibility
Assistive Access distils apps and experiences to their essential features in Phone and FaceTime, Messages, Camera, Photos and Music, including large text, visual alternatives and focused choices to lighten cognitive load
Live Speech lets you type what you want to say and have it be spoken out loud in phone calls, FaceTime calls and for in-person conversations
Personal Voice enables users who are at risk of losing their voice to privately and securely create a voice that sounds like them on iPhone, and use it with Live Speech in phone and FaceTime calls
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
This release also includes other features and improvements:
Pets in the People album in Photos surfaces individual pets in the album just like friends or family members
Photos Album widget lets you select a specific album from the Photos app to appear in the widget
Item sharing in Find My allows you to share an AirTag or Find My network accessory with up to five other people
Activity History in Home displays a recent history of events for door locks, garage doors, security systems and contact sensors
Shopping Lists in Reminders automatically group related items into sections as you add them
Inline PDFs and document scans in Notes are presented full-width, making them easy to view and mark up
New Memoji stickers in Keyboard include Halo, Smirk and Peekaboo
App Shortcuts in Spotlight Top Hit offer you app shortcuts to your next action when you search for an app
Redesigned Sharing tab in Fitness provides highlights of your friends’ activity like workout streaks and awards
Email or phone number sign-in lets you sign in to your iPhone with any email address or phone number listed in your Apple ID account
New drawing tools in Freeform include a fountain pen, watercolour brush, ruler and more to create expressive boards
Crash Detection optimisations (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max)
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For more information, please visit this website:
https://www.apple.com/uk/ios/ios-17
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222