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Apple Releases First Betas for iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1 with New Features

  • Apple releases first betas for iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS 14.1
  • Updates bring changes to Apple Music, AirDrop, and more
  • watchOS 10.1 expected to enable Double Tap feature for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2
  • Betas available for developers, public betas coming soon
  • iOS 17.1 aims to build on features introduced in iOS 17 release
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Apple has released the ninth beta of tvOS 17, which brings new features such as FaceTime, Split View, revamped Control Center, and more.
iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
Apple is releasing operating system updates, including iOS 17, WatchOS 10, iPadOS 17, TVOS 17, and MacOS Sonoma, with new features and improvements for compatible devices.
Apple has released iOS 17.0.1 with three important security patches, addressing actively exploited vulnerabilities, including a kernel flaw, a signature validation bypass issue, and a WebKit vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution.
Apple has released watchOS 10.0.1, a minor update that includes bug fixes and security updates for the Apple Watch, and can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 17.
Apple has released iOS 17.0.2 and iPadOS 17.0.2 updates, addressing issues with transferring data during setup, with the update now available for all eligible iPhones and iPads.
Developers release a slew of day one updates to support Apple's latest platform features following the release of major OS updates like iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10, while Android developers are less incentivized to update on day one due to the slower adoption of Android updates and fewer new platform features to adopt.
iOS 17.1 beta 1 includes various new features such as AirDrop updates, Apple Music favorites, and artwork customization for playlists, among others.
iOS 17, Apple's biggest annual software update for iPhone users, was released on September 17, 2023, and includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, widgets, and more.
Apple is set to release its iOS 17.1 update by October 24th, which will address radiation levels in the iPhone 12 and includes other features such as an Apple Music favorites system and support for AirDrop over the internet.
Apple has released the release candidate versions of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, which include new features such as favoriting content, improved AirDrop transfers, and compatibility with the new USB-C Apple Pencil.
Apple has released a second release candidate (RC) of iOS 17.1 to developers, which adds new features such as favoriting songs and albums, improved AirDrop transfers, and more.
iOS 17.1 is expected to be released this week, offering new features such as enhanced AirDrop capabilities, upgrades to Apple Music and Apple Wallet, changes to StandBy mode, improved Photo Shuffle options, optimizations for the Action button, a flashlight indicator for the Dynamic Island, and bug fixes.
Apple released iOS 17.1 which introduced new features for AirDrop and Apple Music, fixed radiation issues for the iPhone 12, and addressed several regulatory fixes including a screen burn-in issue and privacy adjustments.
Apple has released the free tvOS 17.1 software update for Apple TV, which includes new features such as enhanced dialogue audio and compatibility with VPN apps.
Apple has released the iOS 17.1 update, which includes new features such as extended AirDrop transfers, improved StandBy control options, enhanced Apple Music features, and compatibility with certain iPhone models.
Apple has released the first iOS 17.2 beta for developers, which includes the new Journal app and Tapback reaction updates in Messages, among other features.
Apple has released the developer beta of iOS 17.2, which includes the Journal app for users to log activities, prompting some concerns about privacy and the potential for AI prompts to go awry. Other new features include playlist options in Apple Music and iMessage Contact Key Verification.
Apple has released the first beta of iOS 17.2, which introduces several new features including the Journal app, sticker tapback reactions in Messages, collaborative Apple Music playlists, and more.
Apple has released the first iOS 17.2 beta for developers, which includes unreleased features such as the Journal app and Tapback reaction updates in Messages.
Apple has released iOS 17.1 to fix 21 security vulnerabilities, including flaws in the kernel and browser engine, which could potentially allow attackers to take control of iPhones, prompting Apple to encourage users to update their devices as soon as possible.