Apple has just officially released iOS 17.1, the latest version of its operating system for iPhone, with many new features added.
According to The Verge, the latest feature added by Apple to iOS 17.1 is the continuation of AirDrop transmissions over a cellular connection if the two connected devices move out of Wi-Fi range after the sending process begins. That was a feature first announced by Apple at the developers conference – WWDC 2023, which took place in June but did not arrive in time for iOS 17’s official release last month
The iOS 17.1 update also brings a number of other tweaks and additions. First is the new Love feature for Apple Music, which allows users to add songs, albums, playlists, and artists to their library, while also signaling their musical preferences to the recommendation algorithm. of the recording application. The settings menu for the Standby feature has been adjusted to give users more control over when the phone’s screen turns off when used in this smart display mode.
Some region-specific iOS 17.1 additions are also rolling out. UK customers can now view their bank balances in the Apple Wallet app for supported accounts thanks to integration with the country’s Open Banking API. iOS 17.1 is also designed to address issues related to violating iPhone 12 radiation exposure limits in France.
Other improvements include expanding the availability of the flashlight indicator in Dynamic Island, where the icon was previously available on iPhone 15 Pro but will now be available on all iPhones with Dynamic Island.
To download and install iOS 17.1, users should go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the instructions. iOS software updates are often not available to everyone immediately, so users may have to wait before they can download them. The iOS 17.1 notification icon will appear on the Settings app when an update is available