Apple Releases iOS 17.1 with Apple Music Favorites, Remote AirDrop, and Fixes for iPhone 15 Pro

Apple seeded iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 release candidates to developers and public beta testers, coming a week after the third betas.

iOS 17.1 adds favorites for songs, albums, playlists, etc. in Apple Music and suggestions based on them.

AirDrop can now finish transfers over the internet instead of needing close proximity.

iPhone 15 Pro iOS 17.1 stops accidental activation of Camera and Flashlight in your pocket.

Update also brings USB-C Apple Pencil support on iPad, Home key support for Matter locks, and other fixes and improvements.