Apple released iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates. Now anyone can download and install these updates on their iPhones and iPads. First major update since the landmark iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 were released on September 18. Apple has completed its beta testing cycle and released iOS 17.1 and iPadOS updates to the public. The first major update usually consists of features that Apple wanted to include in the first version but missed.
iOS 17.1 operating system came with many innovations
The update slate for iOS 17.1 includes a favorites feature, replacing the previous ‘Love’ mechanic for Apple Music. Apple Music playlists can also be displayed in color-coordinated options of various geometric designs. AirDrop Over Internet is also included in these versions. A major change to AirDrop, this feature allows transfers to be completed over Wi-Fi or a cellular connection to the Internet in cases where the original signal drops for a standard transfer. Changes have also been made to the Display options to set the standby state, including whether the screen will turn off automatically, after 20 seconds, or not at all.
Other notable features include Dynamic Island gaining a flashlight icon, the lock screen getting the Photo Blend option, and an improvement to how the Action button works. In the release notes, which first appeared in the iOS 17.1 beta version, it was mentioned that there was a fix for the screen burn-in issue that affected some iPhone 15 users. Other iPad and iPhone operating systems have also arrived. Wednesday also saw iOS and iPadOS 15.8, as well as iOS and iPadOS 16.7.2. To update to iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, open the Settings app, select General, then select Software Update. If the update is available for your device, tap it and follow the on-screen instructions.