It hasn’t been that long since Apple released the latest iOS 17 update but the developers have already started working on the next release. The iOS 17.1 Beta 3 has become the third beta installment of the upcoming update and it comes with a lot of bug fixes and improvements.
If you are still on the iOS 16 update, there is also an update for you. This update comes in the form of iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 are available and they come with a lot of improvements and bug fixes. Since iOS 16 is no longer the latest iOS update, you shouldn’t be expecting any major changes.
Further, Apple has also rolled out other updates in the form of watchOS 10.1 Beta 3, macOS Monterey 12.7.1 RC2, macOS Ventura 13.6.1 RC2, and macOS Sonoma 14.1 Beta 3. Coming to the build number, both iOS 17.1 Beta 3 and iPadOS 17.1 Beta 3 update comes with the same build number 21B5066a. From the build number, it seems that the official release could be very near.
Changelog for the new update
As two beta builds for iOS 17.1 have already been released, you shouldn’t be expecting any major changes but there are many bug fixes that will result in a stable build. This update has fixed the battery icon issue as the borders weren’t looking good after the last beta. The RF issues have also been addressed. If you’re keeping your iPhone 15 in your pocket, its Action button will be less reactive to avoid any accidental presses. Moreover, there are also other bug fixes.
How to update your iPhone to the iOS 17.1 Beta 3
The iOS 17.1 Beta 3 update is available for developers but it will become available for beta testers soon. If you’ve enabled beta updates or running the previous beta build, you will find the third beta update on the software update page. For checking the update manually, you should head over to Settings -> General -> Software Update.
