The first big incremental update after the iOS 17 update has officially gone live for the public. Yes, this means, Apple has started pushing the iOS 17.1 update to the public for eligible iPhones. The incremental update was in the beta testing phase for more than a month. After three beta updates and two RC builds, the iOS 17.1 update is finally out for the public.
Alongside this update for the public, Apple has also released a few more updates including iPadOS 17.1, tvOS 17.1, watchOS 10, macOS Ventura 13.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, and HomePod Software 17.1.
The iOS 17.1 update for the public comes with the build number 21B77, which is basically the same as the second release candidate build that came out last week. The new iOS 17.1 update for the public weighs just over 1 GB, which is quite a big switch from the beta build.
Changelog of the iOS 17.1 public update
In terms of the changelog of the new features, the iOS 17.1 update brings along numerous changes that include various features including the AirDrop function over the internet.
AirDrop
- Content continues to transfer over the internet even if you step out of the AirDrop range
StandBy
- New options for controlling when the display turns off
Music
- Favorites expand to include songs, albums, and playlists as you’ll be able to filter to display your favorites in the library
- The song suggestions will appear at the bottom of every playlist, making it quite easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist
- The new cover art collection will offer designs that change colors for reflecting the music in your playlist
How to upgrade to the iOS 17.1 update?
The iOS 17.1 has finally been made available to the Public, meaning that anyone with an eligible iPhone who hasn’t turned on the beta update will get to upgrade to the new update. To check for the update, you should go to Settings -> General -> Software Update. However, you should ensure that you back up your iPhone as a precaution.
