Download iOS 17.1 now!

Apple has finally launched iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, and macOS Sonoma 14.1.

This is new in iOS 17.1

• AirDrop – Content continues to transfer over the Internet when you move out of AirDrop
• New options to control when the screen goes off (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max)
• Music – Favorites have been expanded to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to show your favorites in the library
• The new cover collection offers designs that change colors to reflect the music on your playlist
• Song suggestions appear at the bottom of each playlist, making it easy to add music to match the mood of your playlist

All new operating system versions:

• iPad OS 17.1
• WatchOS 10.1
• Mac 14.1 Sonoma
• TVOS 17.1
• HomePod OS 17.1
• iOS 16.7.2
• iPad OS 16.7.2
• iOS 15.8
• iPad OS 15.8
• Mac 13.6.1
• Mac 12.7.1

The update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

• Ability to select a specific album to use with “Photo Shuffle” on the lock screen
• Support home key for locks issue
• Improved reliability of screen time settings that are synced across devices
• Addresses an issue that could cause the Important Location privacy setting to reset when you move or pair your Apple Watch for the first time
• Fixes an issue where incoming callers’ names would not appear when you were on another call
• Fixes an issue where custom and purchased ringtones would not appear as options for your text tone
• Fixes an issue that could cause the keyboard to become less responsive
• Improved crash detection (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)
• Fixes an issue that could cause the image to remain displayed

This is new in macOS Sonoma 14.1

• Favorites in Music have been expanded to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to show your favorites in the library
• Apple warranty status for Mac, AirPods, Beats, and headphones is available in System Preferences
• Fixes an issue where system services settings could be reset in Location Services
• Addresses an issue that may prevent installation of encrypted external drives

This is new in watchOS 10.1

• The double-tap gesture can be used to perform the main action in notifications and most apps, so you can answer a call, play and pause music, pause, and more (available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2)
• NameDrop lets you exchange contact information with someone new just by bringing them on board
• Apple Watch near iPhone with iOS 17 or Apple Watch (available on Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Series 7 and later, and Apple Watch Ultra)
• My card is available as an add-on for quick access to NameDrop
• Fixed a bug that caused the Climate section in the Home app to be blank
• Fixes an issue that causes a white selection frame to appear unexpectedly after AssistiveTouch is turned off
• Fixes an issue where cities wouldn’t sync between iPhone and Weather
• Fixes an issue where the scroll bar could appear on the screen unexpectedly
• Fixed a bug that caused the height to be incorrect for some users