Tech News Desk – If you are an iPhone user then this can be big news for you. The report claims that Apple may release the iOS 17 update soon due to the focus on the upcoming MR headset. Many users are eagerly waiting for the iOS 17 update. According to a new report, iOS 17 may well allow apps on the iPhone to be sideloaded i.e. installed from third-party websites, which could be a shocking move from Apple. Let us tell you what is this new feature and how will it work.
Now you can install third party apps
Keeping security and privacy in mind, Apple has not yet allowed sideloading on iPhone to avoid malware. Apple has said in a report that- “Some people have suggested that we should create ways for developers to distribute their apps outside the App Store through websites or third-party app stores, which is called ‘sideloading’ Apple further stated that allowing sideloading would reduce the security of the iOS platform and expose users to serious security risks not only on third-party app stores but on the App Store itself.”
Will it be possible to download third party apps on iPhone
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is also preparing to allow alternative app stores on its iPhone and iPad. The report further states that as part of the changes, people will be able to download third party software to their iPhones and iPads without having to use the company’s App Store.
ios 17 release date
It is being claimed in such reports that the company will launch iOS 17 in June 2023. Apple is likely to release iOS 17 as well as iPadOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 at its annual developers conference WWDC. Here are other updates that iOS 17 can bring to your iPhone.
1. Next-Generation CarPlay
Apple previewed the next generation of CarPlay at WWDC 2022, which will support multiple displays, widgets, along with vehicle functions such as the instrument cluster, climate control and FM radio. As MacRumors reports, Apple said that the first vehicles with support for the next-gen CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023.
2. Headset Support
Apple may also announce an AR/VR headset this year, and iOS 17 is likely to include support for the devices ahead of launch.
iOS 17 Supported Devices
While there is no official information available on the list of iPhone models that will support iOS 17, it is being said that iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X will not get the iOS 17 update. At the same time, users of iPhone models launched after 2017 will be able to enjoy this new update.