Whereas there are nonetheless round 5 months remaining till Apple unveils iOS 17, we’re already in a position to piece collectively just a few particulars concerning the upcoming software program replace based mostly on Apple’s earlier bulletins and reported data.
Beneath, we have recapped the whole lot that we now have heard about iOS 17 up to now. Apple is anticipated to announce iOS 17 alongside iPadOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 at its annual builders convention WWDC in June, so it is nonetheless early, and we’ll probably find out about further options deliberate over the approaching months.
Various App Shops
Final month, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reported that Apple was making ready to permit “various app shops” on the iPhone with a view to adjust to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The modifications, which the report mentioned are initially deliberate for Europe solely, would permit iPhone customers to put in apps exterior of Apple’s App Retailer.
Gurman mentioned Apple was aiming for the modifications to be prepared as a part of an “replace to iOS 17,” which means that the modifications may very well be rolled out in some extent replace like iOS 17.1 or later. The regulation will turn out to be absolutely enforceable in March 2024.
Subsequent-Technology CarPlay
At WWDC 2022, Apple previewed the subsequent technology of CarPlay, which can characteristic help for a number of shows, widgets, and integration with automobile capabilities just like the instrument cluster, local weather controls, and FM radio.
Apple mentioned the primary autos with help for the next-generation CarPlay expertise might be introduced in late 2023, and it is probably that the linked iPhone would require iOS 17 or later. Apple mentioned dedicated automakers embrace Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Volvo, and others.
Apple Headset Help
Apple Headset mockup by Ian Zelbo
Apple is broadly anticipated to announce its long-awaited AR/VR headset this yr, and iOS 17 would probably embrace help for the system earlier than it launches. Apple might additionally announce different developer-focused software program instruments for the headset at WWDC.
Fewer Adjustments Anticipated
iOS 17 could have “fewer main modifications than initially deliberate” resulting from Apple’s concentrate on the “xrOS” working system for its AR/VR headset, in response to Gurman. This might lead to iOS 17 having extra of a concentrate on bug fixes and stability enhancements, nevertheless it’s nonetheless early, so we have not heard a lot about precise options but.
