iOS 17 is on the horizon, bringing a plethora of exciting new features, many of which are already accessible through the iOS 17 public beta. Nonetheless, some of the features we were eagerly anticipating won’t be ready for the initial release of the new operating system later this year.

While there are not many features without a solid release date, some of the significant announcements made by Apple at WWDC in June won’t be available on the launch day of iOS 17.

To ensure you’re not caught off guard when you update to iOS 17, let’s explore the features that won’t be available right away –

• The Journal app, a remarkable revelation from WWDC, promises to revolutionize how you document your memories. It goes beyond a mere diary or note-taking app, acting as a digital curator by integrating various elements from your phone, such as navigation, music, and photos, to offer suggestions for each new entry.
• With secure end-to-end encryption and iCloud backup, the app also focuses on fostering positive mental health and wellbeing, as journaling has been proven to do.
• Regrettably, the Journal app won’t be released until an unspecified later date this year, missing the official launch of iOS 17 in the fall.

AirDrop is undeniably handy, but it requires you to remain in close proximity for the duration of the transfer.

• However, there are instances when this isn’t practical, particularly with large or slow transfers.
• That’s where AirDrop over the internet comes in, enabling the completion of transfers using the internet.
• Yet, this feature is absent from the iOS 17 beta, and the footnotes on the iOS 17 preview page confirm it will be arriving later this year.
• Although the exact timing remains unclear, it implies that it won’t be part of the iOS 17 public launch.

NameDrop, introduced in the iOS 17 beta, only functions when transferring between two different iPhones.

• Unfortunately, the capability to NameDrop content to an Apple Watch, as announced at WWDC, is still missing.
• Apple has assured that this feature will be added later this year as part of a new software update, likely requiring a two-part update to activate the necessary components on both iPhones and Apple Watches.
• It’s essential to have an Apple Watch Series 6 or later, Apple Watch SE, or Apple Watch Ultra.

Regarding AirPlay, Apple’s casting feature that allows wireless beaming of content from your device to a compatible TV screen, it was announced at WWDC that this feature would extend to major hotel chains.

• This would enable you to AirDrop content directly to the screen in your hotel room.
• However, rolling out AirPlay to numerous hotels is a complex process that will take time.
• While select hotels are expected to offer AirPlay later this year, it will be an ongoing procedure as different chains come on board and upgrade their existing TV screens.

Apple Music enthusiasts have long awaited the introduction of collaborative playlists on the platform.

• This feature will enable multiple users to contribute, adding or removing songs, adjusting the order, and reacting with emojis to whatever’s playing.
• Unfortunately, collaborative Apple Music playlists won’t be available at the launch of iOS 17, but Apple has confirmed that they will be arriving at some point before the end of the year.
• Despite some features missing from the initial release, iOS 17 will still offer plenty of exciting features for users to enjoy.
• Many of these features are already accessible through the iOS 17 public beta, provided you are willing to experiment with unfinished software on your device.