These Apple iPhones and iPads Can’t Get the iOS 17 Software Update

As reported by MacRumours, Apple May Discontinue iOS 17 Updates for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iphone X. The report cites a source who says that the first-generation iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch or even the fifth-generation iPad may not get the update.

Why, you might be thinking? The simple reason is that these tools are now years out of date. The listed devices were launched between 2015 to 2017.

Meanwhile, Apple iOS 17 is rumored to come with new features like support for sideloading apps and third-party apps. The iPhone maker is expected to introduce multiple display support for CarPlay, add widgets and more.

Obvious to say but iOS 17 is also rumored to offer increased efficiency and stability on iPhones. However, software update may not bring major visual changes to iPhones.

Apple iOS 17 will be available for most iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro Series, iPhone 12 Series, iPhone 12 Pro Series, iPhone 13 Series, iPhone 13 Pro Series, iPhone 14 Series and more. iPhone 14 Pro Series.

In related news, Apple is all set to open its first retail store in India. The iPhone maker has revealed a picture of the barricades of the upcoming Apple retail stores in the country. Named Apple BKC, the store will be located in the financial capital of India – Mumbai.

The Apple BKC store will be located at the Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio World Drive mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The logo of Apple BKC is inspired by Mumbai’s iconic Kali Peeli taxi art. The Apple BKC store will welcome people with the classic Apple greeting “Hello Mumbai”. Apple has created a special playlist on Apple Music to celebrate the opening of its first retail store in India. Apple hasn’t announced when the store will become fully operational, but according to rumors, it could open as early as April.