Apple announces iOS 17 release date

Apple on Tuesday announced iOS 17 will probably be out there for customers to obtain at no cost on Sept. 18.

The firm first introduced the software program replace at its WWDC event in June, however it was initially solely out there in beta for customers who had been keen to take care of bugs. For iPhone customers, iOS 17 will deliver changes to major apps similar to Phone, FaceTime and Messages. For iPad customers, the replace will add the Health app, expanded performance for widgets and new methods to customise the lock display.

In the brand new replace for iPhones, voicemails are coming to FaceTime, that means customers will be capable to go away video messages for his or her family and friends. There will probably be a extra highly effective search perform in Messages, in addition to a catch-up characteristic in group chats. Apple additionally launched a brand new expertise referred to as Standby, which can perform like a bedside clock when customers flip their cellphone sideways and place it on a desk or nightstand.

At its annual launch event Tuesday, Apple launched the iPhone 15 lineup that includes new titanium exteriors and USB-C charging, plus the brand-new Apple Watch, with 72 hours of battery life.

There are 4 new cellphone fashions, starting from the entry-level iPhone 15 at $799 to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which prices not less than $1,199. Consumers can preorder the telephones as early as Friday, and they are going to be out there Sept. 22.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will probably be priced at $799, the Series 9 will probably be priced at $399 and the second-generation SE will value $249, the corporate mentioned. Customers can preorder the watches now and they’ll even be out there Sept. 22.

Shares of Apple had been down lower than 1% in early buying and selling Wednesday morning.