Big news for iPhone users, its time to find out if your beloved iPhone will be eligible to join the iOS 17 club. Apple’s newest software update is right around the corner, and there’s a twist this time – not all iPhones will be making the journey to iOS 17 land.
 If you’re rocking an older model like the iPhone X from 2017, you might not get to enjoy the fresh features that will come with this update. Apple is cooking up some cool stuff, including a Standby mode, a Journal app, and some juicy changes to Messages.
Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering, “Is my iPhone going to make the cut? Fear not! We’ve got your back on this one. To check if your iPhone is on the iOS 17 A-list, here’s what you do: Unlock your phone, tap that Settings app icon, and then tap ‘General’ and ‘About.’ Right there, next to ‘Model Name,’ you’ll find the model of your iPhone.
Still unsure if your iPhone will be eligible for the upgrade? We’ll give you the lowdown on how to check compatibility. Â Plus, if you’re feeling adventurous and want to test-drive iOS 17 early, you can join the public beta so you can be one of the first to explore the new features. Â And while you’re at it, why not take a peek at our list of the latest iPhones? There might just be a newer model waiting to steal your heart.
Now, let’s talk compatibility. Here’s the scoop on which iPhones are going to be getting the iOS 17 update:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (second generation and later)
- iPhone 14 (including Plus)
- iPhone 14 Pro
But hold on a minute, what if your IPhone isn’t on this list? Well it won’t be joining the iOS 17 party. You won’t receive that exciting notification to upgrade to the latest. For instance, if you’re still rocking an iPhone X or anything older, The latest software you’ll ever be able to use on that phone is iOS 16.
So, there you have it! It’s time to check your iPhone’s model and see if it will be able to keep up with the newest update. If not its time to consider an upgrade, perhaps? Head over to our store and check out amazing deals on your tech devices.
