iOS 17 Major and Beta version releases updates
| Version | Build | Release date | Release notes | Jailbreak Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.0 | 21A326 | - | - | Jailbreak Online |
| 21A327 | - | September 22, 2023 | Initial release for iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models | Jailbreak Online |
| 21A329 | - | September 18, 2023 | All models except iPhone 15 and 15 Pro | Jailbreak Online |
| 21A331 | - | - | iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models only | Jailbreak Online |
| 17.0.1 | 21A340 | September 21, 2023 | Security content | Jailbreak Online |
| 17.0.2 | 21A350 | - | iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models only | Jailbreak Online |
| 21A351 | - | September 26, 2023 | All models except iPhone 15 and 15 Pro | Jailbreak Online |
| 17.0.3 | 21A360 | October 4, 2023 | Security content | Jailbreak Online |
| 17.1 beta 3 | 21B5066a | October 10, 2023 | - | Jailbreak Online |
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Regulation Compliance Update for iPhone 12 in France: The update addresses an issue related to iPhone 12 emitting more RF radiation than permitted in France. This update adjusts the power emission based on specific testing protocols for users in France.
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Battery Icon Update: The battery icon has been refined, making it appear more rounded, resolving the issue of its previous appearance.
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Action Button Update for iPhone 15 Pro Models: The action button on iPhone 15 Pro models has been adjusted to be less reactive when in the user's pocket, utilizing proximity and motion sensors to delay activation.
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Graphics Update in Watch App: The graphics for different watch faces in the Watch app have been updated, including those for the Ultra Series and Snoopy.
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Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes have been implemented, including issues with power consumption on Apple Watches paired with different iOS versions, changes in graphics, and improvements in the regulation compliance for the iPhone 12 in France.
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Performance and Heat Management: Overall, the performance appears to be smooth and fast, with the device remaining cool to the touch. Benchmarks indicate improved performance compared to previous versions.
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Battery Life Analysis: The battery life analysis revealed some anomalies, suggesting that further optimization might be required to enhance battery performance.
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Possible Future Updates: Based on the beta release cycle, it's anticipated that iOS 17.1 beta 4 or the Release Candidate might be launched soon, possibly followed by a public release of iOS 17.1.
For more detailed and comprehensive information, it's advisable to refer to the official release notes provided by Apple.
iOS 17.1 beta 3 hidden Features
The public release of iOS 17 was set to take place between September 13 and September 21, 2023, and the public beta was made available on July 12, 2023.
Features User interface and system features Interactive widgets The widgets are now interactive, on the Home and Lock screens: for example, users can turn on the lights or shutters of the house by pressing the corresponding button of the Home widget or complete the tasks from the reminders by pressing directly on the list located in the widget, etc.
Wallpaper improvements The brightness of the wallpaper image changes depending on the dark or light mode. Resized photos are automatically extended to the top with a gradient that fills the missing space. Live Photos are now also supported. The font weight for the text on the lock screen can be adjusted more freely.
Standby mode Standby mode is automatically enabled when the phone is charging horizontally oriented and consists of displaying information on the screen via widgets in intelligent stacks and Live activities. The appearance of this information changes according to the ambient light, so for example at night they appear with less flashy and less bright colors so as not to disturb.
Home improvements Users can cancel the move operation of a Widget or an app by shaking the phone.
Autocorrect and text prediction improvements The keyboard's autocorrection and dictation are powered by a new on-device transformer model, which Apple says is more accurate and personalized to users' writing styles. Unlike previous versions of iOS, it can learn not to autocorrect swear words.[9][10] Autocorrected words are underlined, and can be reverted with a tap. Word predictions are shown inline, and added when the spacebar is tapped.[11]
AirDrop improvements AirDrop file transfers continue over the Internet if devices become out of reach. NameDrop: by tapping an iPhone or Apple Watch against another, users can start a file transfer, a shared activity with SharePlay, or exchange a customizable contact card.[12] Spotlight improvements The global search now allows users to change system settings directly from the search results. For example, if the user search for the word "wifi" from the Home, the switch to turn the Wi-Fi off or on appears directly in the search results.
Focus mode improvements Silence Notifications: a new option for notifications in focus mode that allows users to choose to mute notifications Always or When blocked.
Visual Lookup improvements Visual Lookup is now able to recognize in photos the symbols of the various lights in the car, the symbols in the labels of clothes, etc.
Siri improvements Users can now simply say "Siri" instead of "Hey Siri" to activate Siri with their voice. Subsequent questions asked to Siri do not require the user to re-say the "Siri" command. Users can now say "Hey Siri send a message" and then choose the application to use through a drop-down menu. After the first change, Siri will remember the choice and speed up the operation. Users can ask Siri to read a page in Safari. Ability to find a lost Apple TV remote with Siri. Faster Haptic Touch In the Haptic Touch duration settings there's a new 3rd duration that is even shorter than the other two available on iOS 16.
Advanced AutoFill in PDFs and scanned documents The information saved by the user in Contacts can be used to automatically and securely fill in the fields of a form of a PDF or scanned document.
Accessibility improvements Personal Voice uses machine learning to let users recreate their own voice as a text-to-speech model.[13] Using Point and speak, the phone will read what is written on the push-button panels of household appliances. Assistive Access: it's an extremely simplified iOS user interface that can be activated from the Accessibility settings, useful for people with cognitive disabilities. Networking improvements Private 5G and LTE networks: iOS 17 adds support for private cellular networks, allowing to connect an iPhone to a private 5G or LTE cellular network, using an eSIM or physical SIM that has been specifically provisioned for that network.[14] A new setting for cellular networks allows users to disable cellular data usage statistics if they do not care which apps are consuming data. iPhone Storage improvements iPhone Storage now shows the space occupied by data shared between multiple apps from the same manufacturer.