Have iPad Its operating system, iPadOS , since 2019. It was announced that iPadOS 17 At WWDC 2023. Here's what we'll learn about iPadOS 17: news, release date, and features.
When will iPadOS 17 be released?
Almost every new version of the iPad operating system since iOS 6 in 2012 has been released around the same time: mid-September. This pattern continued even after the iPad got its own operating system in 2019.
As in previous years, Apple made the beta available to developers after its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, held in June. The public beta began in July. Participants can sign up for free. Apple Beta Software Program website.
iPadOS 17 is expected to be released to the public in mid-September 2023.
Price rumors iPadOS 17
Like all Apple operating system updates, iPadOS 17 is free to download and use.
Pre-order information
Apple doesn't offer pre-orders for its operating systems. Instead, you'll receive an alert when the new iPad is ready for release. To get a preview of its features before they're available to the public, you can join the Beta Program.
Expected and announced iPadOS 17 features
You'll be able to customize your lock screen just like you can with your iPhone. iPadOS 17 also adds:
- The Health app is now added to iPad, so you can take a look at your health data on your iPhone or iPad.
- New capabilities to edit PDF files and create new PDF files when you take a photo of a form.
- The widgets are now interactive, so you don't need to open the app to make updates.
- Better Stage Manager: You can resize windows to the size you want instead of just having the system resize them.
- You can do more from your iPad's Home screen with interactive widgets.
iPadOS 17 specifications and hardware
Older versions of iPad will not be able to run iPadOS 17.
In general, Apple supports operating system updates for about five years, which indicates that the following models will be compatible:
- iPad: 6th generation and beyond
- iPad Air: 3rd generation and above
- iPad Mini: 5th generation and latest
- iPadPro: 3rd generation and beyond
Latest news about iPadOS 17
You can read all about the latest computers, laptops, and tablets here at Lifewire, but here's some news to help you know what to expect with iPadOS 17.
