Millions of iPhones to miss out on huge free upgrade next week – full list reveals if you’re at risk

18.09.2023 00:30

TheSun.co.uk

APPLE has revealed it will hand out a major upgrade – but older iPhone models won’t get it.

If you’re desperately waiting for the iOS 17 upgrade, it’s important to check if it will actually run on your iPhone.

AppleDownloading iOS 17 will pack your iPhone with loads of new features[/caption]

What is iOS 17?

Every year, Apple releases a brand new version of iOS.

That’s the software that your iPhone runs on, handling all the interfaces, features, apps, and more.

iOS 17 was announced back in June and finally lands on September 18.

It introduces a host of new features, but not all iPhone models will get it.

Some of the new features include:

These are dozens of new features, but will you be getting them?

Here’s the full list of iOS 17 supported devices:

There are two big downsides to not having a phone on this list.

The first is that you’ll miss out on new features, which is a shame.

Apple supports iOS for years, which means you can hold onto an iPhone for a long time and still get new features.

But once you’re cut off, you’ll stop getting the handy handset hacks that Apple announces and releases each year.

In any case, the real problem is that you risk not getting security updates.

Apple typically bundles security patches in with its iOS updates.

These patches are designed to close holes that hackers can use to attack you and your devices.

Sometimes Apple will patch very old devices, but these updates can come later – leaving you at risk for longer.

So for the best chances of staying safe, you should stick with a newer model that still receives software updates.