The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

NameDrop, StandBy, Contact Poster. These aren't rad band names, but some of the top new features that are now available with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The latest operating systems come jam-packed with a ton more useful capabilities—all of which we break down below. We've also included instructions on how to download the software for both devices. Be sure to check out our macOS Sonoma feature roundup for all the new features available for Macs.

Updated September 2023: We added details on the launch of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 and added instructions on how to install the new operating systems.

With iOS 17, Apple is ending software support for the following devices: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. If you have an iPhone XR and iPhone XS or newer (including the second- and third-gen iPhone SE), you can download and run iOS ...