Apple's iOS 17.1 update to be released by October 24
An Apple logo hangs above the entrance to the Apple store on 5th Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City, July 21, 2015. —REUTERS/File Photo
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.1 update is reported to be released for the public by October 24.
The launch date has been revealed by the French regulatory group ANFR as it shared an update regarding Apple's plan to address radiation levels in the iPhone 12 through iOS 17.1.
iOS 17.1 has been through two stages of beta changes and is currently under beta 3 testing phase. This update is accessible to participants of Apple's Developer program who qualify for beta updates.
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The iOS 17.1 update introduces several enhancements to the iOS 17 operating system. These include an Apple Music favourites feature, the ability to utilize AirDrop via the internet, added functionality to view bank and card balances within the Wallet app, as well as modifications to the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro.
In addition to these features, the new update is important for the company as it will address the radiation issue raised by the French government.