Apple launches iOS 17.1 update

[Jan]

First big iOS 17 update arrives — these are the new features

Apple has officially released iOS 17.1, bringing with it a slew of new features, including Favourites for Apple Music, Apple Wallet improvements, and changes to the Dynamic Island.

However, arguably, the most prominent feature is the ability to continue an AirDrop transfer over a cellular connection when two iPhones move out of Wi-Fi range after the process has started.

 

[Charl456]

wow big updates. lol. all isheep will go crazy now.

 

[backstreetboy]

wow big updates. lol. all isheep will go crazy now.

Yes we actually get updates unlike Xiaomi folks with old security patches.

 

[RunningFromFat]

So many updates recently, or is it just me?

 

[6spdmanual]

This iOS version drains my battery like mad.

 

[bruce_the_loon]

Also fixed a failure for the randomized Wifi MAC address feature to actually hide the hardware MAC.

iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple’s promises otherwise

“From the get-go, this feature was useless,” researcher says of feature put into iOS 14.

arstechnica.com

 

[FiestaST]

wow big updates. lol. all isheep will go crazy now.

Which iOS device touched your peepee?

 

[bwana]

This iOS version drains my battery like mad.

That's not uncommon after a big update - when did you install it?

 

[3Gee]

This iOS version drains my battery like mad.

Maybe give 17.2B1 a try

 

[6spdmanual]

That's not uncommon after a big update - when did you install it?

A week or two after it was released.

 

[6spdmanual]

Maybe give 17.2B1 a try

Beta? Aren’t these potentially buggy?

 

[bwana]

A week or two after it was released.

iOS 17.1 was released two days ago...

 

[6spdmanual]

iOS 17.1 was released two days ago...

Since updating to 17, my battery has been pretty bad is what I meant to say.

 

[3Gee]

Beta? Aren’t these potentially buggy?

Based on personal experience , iOS 16 and 17 , going the beta route is worth the risk if you having issues.

At the same time I'm confident 17.1.1 will be dropping very soon , iOS 17 must be the buggiest release to date from Apple.