Apple has released Io 17.1 for iPhone owners , which is the first major feature drop since the company launched theoperating systemlast calendar month .
The software update , which is available to download now , includes numerous new feature and fixes . It boom the capabilities of AirDrop , theStandBysmart show feature , the Music app and more .
user with compatible devices ( iPhone XR and XS and up ) can download the update by visiting preferences > General > Software update .
Here ’s a run down of the new feature …
AirDrop
The easy sharing technical school just get a whole lot more utilitarian . The Bluetooth - found transport will continue over the internet , if one of the company has step out of range , mean Wi - Fi or cellular data will pick up the slackness and secure the transfer is completed .
Music
Apple is adding a Spotify - like Song dynasty suggestions lean to the end of all playlist in Apple Music , making it easy to go on the vibration and extend the playlist with like - tending songs .
Io 17.1 also elaborate favorite to secure albums , songs , and playlists are represent . Perhaps more tellingly though , is the ability to only display front-runner as a filter . Lastly Apple is rolling out a cover art ingathering , which “ offers blueprint that exchange colour to reflect the music in your playlist . ”
StandBy
One of iOS 17 ’s flagship feature is StandBy , which offers an at - a - glance feeling at sure features on the equipment while it is being charged and point in landscape painting . Apple is expanding the functionality with new options to control when the display turn off . That means you wo n’t need to have it on all - dark if you ’re using it on a bedside table .
Bug fixes
iOS 17.1 fixes loads of bugs and makes a few improvements . They are listed from the release notes below .
