iPadOS 17: news, functions, history and compatible iPad of the operating system presented at WWDC
The software update was introduced at the WWDC main event.
The new iPad software has finally surfaced. Apple just introduced iPadOS 17, new software update for iPad operating system. This new version came with all types installed. news, improvements and functions It is of great importance for the tablets of the Cupertino company.
In addition, within the scope of Apple WWDC 2023, which you can watch live here, iOS 17, tvOS 17, macOS 14 and watchOS 10 were also introduced. All the new software Apple implemented in iPadOS 17as well as all iPad models compatible with this update and an estimated official release date.
All news about iPadOS 17
The presentation of iPadOS 17 is not as surrounded by surprises as in iOS 17, which, together with the Vision Pro, is at the center of the event. Although, in a way, many of the new features of iOS 17 are also available in iPadOS 17.
A general redesign
One of the most striking major changes in iPadOS 17 is a general refresh in the design of the user interface of the system. Apple has redesigned certain elements of the iPad operating system to offer a more elegant, minimalist and aesthetic vision.
Third Party Stores
After new approval Digital Markets Law From the European Commission, Apple had no choice but to offer a system that allows it in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. Download apps and games from alternative third-party stores to the App Store. This will open the doors to many independent developers and apps from the App Store, such as Fortnite.
New lock screen and interactive widgets
With iPadOS 17, iPad users can now enjoy the lock screen customization already available on the iPhone since the release of iOS 16. It’s a system that lets you get more out of the front of the iPad. with Integration of widgets, filters, wallpapers, weather information, collections, suggestions and predefined templates. Wallpapers have a small social aspect and that is that they can now be shared with other users. In addition, it is also possible to change typography and text color of date and time on lock screen.
This revamped iPadOS 17 lock screen has a side reserved area for widgets, a truly useful and highly visual new form of personalization.
The redesigned operating system has many elements. Firstly some app menus have been reworked and added more features so iPad users can customize their build. Home screen and lock screen are now very visible more modern and visualwith minor nuances that somewhat remind us of the aesthetics of the iOS 7 UI.
Daily
Apple introduced its new app Journal (Diary)
Apple introduced new personal diary app It is called Diary or “Diary”, which will also be available in iOS 17 and will offer the possibility to write about daily activities and monitor the mood and mental health of each user. The newspaper will have an artificial intelligence algorithm. will analyze users’ behavior to determine what their typical day is likeintegrating data on health and wellness and offering recommendations on activities and topics of interest.
Live Events
Now iPadOS 17 also includes: Live Events Available on iOS 16 with the arrival of iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island.
Thanks to Live Events, iPad users preview interesting content like sports scores, notifications and important notifications from your favorite iPadOS 17 apps.
Wallet and Health Improvements
Apple will offer the opening for the integration of third-party services into Wallet. Credit card banks will be able to benefit from all the privileges of Apple Card.
The Health app in iPadOS 17 allows users to Review your health data without looking at your iPhone. The app has been completely redesigned to take full advantage of the entire front panel of the iPad.
other improvements
- Optimization of Stage Manager (Visual Editor).
- Search services update.
List of iPad models compatible with iPadOS 17
The new iPadOS 17 software update for iPad unfortunately leaves three iPad models out of the equation that won’t be able to install the new version. The arrival of iPadOS 17, discontinuation of early iPad Pro models about software compatibility.
This is the complete list of all iPad models compatible with iPadOS 17:
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad (10th generation)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
iPadOS 17 release date
Today, June 5, 2023, the official presentation of the software for iPadOS 17 took place. After that, Apple will begin to offer the first one. developer and public beta software releases of this new version of your operating system. These beta versions will be extended until the official release date of the final version.
In theory, the definitive version of iPadOS 17 will officially arrive in September 2023 With the release of the new iPhone 15 series, following the natural cycle of software updates from iOS 17 and previous Apple iterations.
Source: i Padizate

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