Apple has officially confirmed that this major announcement will take place on September 16th. The roll-out introduces numerous enhancements, yet some clients may hesitate to implement them immediately to avoid potential issues and ensure seamless integration with required software applications. As a result, Apple will permit customers to continue using iOS 17, ensuring they receive essential security updates and maintenance.
Apple set to release iOS 17.7 with crucial security updates.
The company simultaneously released its latest offering to the general public on Monday, also unveiling a new iOS 17.7 Release Candidate (RC) for developers and public beta testers. The update appears to provide necessary security enhancements and bug fixes for iOS 17, without introducing new features or functionalities.
Apple is likely to release both iOS 17.7 and the forthcoming iOS 18.0 simultaneously next week. Customers will be notified of each update via the Settings app, where they can choose to stay on iOS 17 and receive only the latest security patches or upgrade to iOS 18 for access to new features. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Apple has offered customers this option.
In its final year, Apple persisted in releasing security updates for iOS 16 even after the introduction of iOS 17, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing support and maintenance. Despite reaching a certain threshold, these patches were ultimately released only for devices unable to upgrade to iOS 17. As iOS 18 becomes widely adopted, Apple is expected to halt support for iOS 17 in the near future, as new updates typically only receive compatibility with the latest operating system version.
Keeping the option to choose between different models of a working system helps prevent certain bugs by allowing users to opt for apps that are fully compatible with the chosen iOS version, including iOS 18.
Apple is poised to unveil a slew of new operating systems next week, including iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and the highly anticipated macOS Sequoia alongside iOS 18?
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