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iOS 16 versus 17: Why the new iPhone update is bigger than it seems

iOS 17 is here, but if you’re still undecided about upgrading here’s what you can expect from Apple’s latest mobile operating system.

COMPATIBLE iPHONES

Before you decide whether you should upgrade to iOS 17, you need to know whether you can upgrade to iOS 17. The main headline devices that don’t make the cut this year is the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X. The following iPhones get support for iOS 17, but some features are only for iOS 12 and later, including some FaceTime and autocorrect features:

• iPhone 15; 15 Plus; 15 Pro; 15 Pro Max

• iPhone 14; 14 Plus;14 Pro; 14 Pro Max

• iPhone 13; 13 mini; 13 Pro; 13 Pro Max

• iPhone 12; mini; 12 Pro; 12 Pro Max

• iPhone 11; 11 Pro;

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