Apple recently held its Wonderlust event to announce the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. The new flagship devices feature a brand-new titanium finish with a plethora of additional upgrades over the previous generation iPhones. Shortly after the Wonderlust event, Apple seeded the release of candidate builds of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma, and tvOS 17. While the build was oriented toward developers, the company also announced that it will release the final build of iOS 17, watchOS 10, and other updates to the general public next week.
Apple to release iOS 17, watchOS 10, and other updates next week on all compatible devices
iOS 17 and watchOS 10 updates are quite major in terms of what they bring to the table. iOS 17 will enhance the Lock Screen, offer a new StanBy Mode, and upgrade the AirDrop functionality. WatchOS 10, on the other hand, is potentially the biggest update since the original Apple Watch was introduced back in 2015. It brings widgets to the Apple Watch, a new in-app design for bigger displays, and a revamped Home Screen layout. If you are wondering when iOS 17 and watchOS 10 will be released to the general public, Apple has finally given us a date.
According to Apple, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10 will be released on all compatible devices on Monday, September 18. What this means is that the software updates will arrive next week on Monday for all compatible Apple Watch models. If you are not sure, iOS 17 will be available on all iPhone models, starting from the iPhone XS and newer models, while watchOS 10 will be available on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models. You can check out the list of iPhone models and Apple Watch models compatible with iOS 17 and watchOS 10.
Next week on Monday, Apple will also release macOS Sonoma and tvOS 17 as well for all compatible Macs and Apple TV devices. We will be covering the final releases in extensive detail, so be sure to stick around for more details.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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