When Will Apple Release iOS 17.6?

Apple’s put a new iOS 17.6 update into beta testing which means iPhone owners, particularly those dealing with problems, want to know when it will be released. Here’s what we know.

On the heels of WWDC 2024 and the release of the iOS 18 beta, Apple started testing a new version of iOS 17 for iPhone.

iOS 17.6 is a milestone upgrade though it will likely be a small update as Apple’s finished deploying features it promised for iOS 17.

Apple hasn’t confirmed the iOS 17.6 release date for iPhone and we may not get a date ahead of time. Apple rarely confirms specific dates.

That being said, Apple typically sticks to predictable release patterns when it comes to milestone iOS upgrades and that means we can provide you with a look at what to expect.

As of right now, we expect iOS 17.6 to arrive sometime this month. Here’s why.

Historically, iOS x.6 updates have arrived in July:

• Last year, iOS 16.6 landed on July 24th.
• Back in 2022, iOS 15.6 dropped on July 20th.
• While the version number was different, Apple pushed iOS 14.7 on July 19th in 2021.

The iOS 17.6 beta arrived much later than betas for previous x.6 upgrades, but given that the software doesn’t have much on board, we may see Apple use a similar window for its release.

The company has a track record of pushing milestone software in late July though there’s always a chance it deviates from the norm.

A leaker with a private social media account who has released accurate information about unreleased iOS software in the past says iOS 17.6’s release is imminent.

After iOS 17.6’s released, iPhone users can turn their attention to iOS 18. It should arrive in September and the upgrade will be available for all iOS 17-powered iPhone models.