iOS 17 could end software support for several iPhones [Updated]

Update: Conflicting tips from MacRumors shows that these iPhones will likely still be supported by iOS 17. At the end of the day, we won’t know for sure until WWDC happens in June.

According to a new report, iOS 17 could end software support for several iPhones. The same goes for iPadOS 17 and some iPads, actually. This information comes from MacRumors, who got it from Fame_G_Monster, who allegedly has a good track record.

iOS 17 will seemingly end software support for several iPhones, here’s a list

The source did list the devices that will be dropped. Based on this info, iOS 17 will end support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. On the other hand, iPadOS 17, is expected to drop support for the first-gen 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and the fifth-generation iPad.

Devices mentioned here, both iPhones and iPads, were released between November 2015 and November 2017. This would basically end support for almost all devices with a Bionic A11 chip (and older).

There are some exceptions, though. The sixth-generation and seventh-generation iPad models with the A10 Fusion chip, and the second-generation 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the A10X Fusion chip.

iOS 17 will debut on June 5, during WWDC keynote

Having said that, iOS 17 is expected to debut on June 5. That is when Apple will host its WWDC keynote. This update could end up delivering more features than initially anticipated. Don’t expect it to deliver as many changes as iOS 16, though.

The most notable change mentioned thus far is… alternative app stores. The EU basically pushed Apple’s hand on this one. The EU wants Apple to allow alternative app stores on the platform, though that doesn’t mean those stores will compete with the App Store.

This is more so that users can download games from alternative app stores, such as Epic’s store. It remains to be seen what will happen with all that, however. Apple has a game plan, but it’s unclear what it is exactly.

All new CarPlay will be coming, and support for Apple’s AR/VR headset is expected too. We do expect a number of other changes, some of which will hopefully be customization-related.