#apple announces iOS 17
Apple’s iOS 17 is official, making its debut on WWDC 2023’s keynote stage. It’s expected to land this fall with the still yet-to-be-announced iPhone 15 series.
This version of iOS follows a meaningful update in iOS 16, which included a major lock screen overhaul, useful iMessage features like editing and unsend, and the time-sensitive Live Activities surfaced in the Dynamic Island. It was an update that centered on helping you do more with your phone while having to dive into apps less for simple tasks.
There was plenty to like about iOS 16, but it wasn’t exactly a seismic change. It presented some valuable quality-of-life upgrades but nothing that fundamentally changed how we use our phones. It also emphasized the divide between the…
