iOS 17.1 beta 1 officially launched

The iOS 17.1 feature build number is 21B5045h. This feature is currently available to registered developers, who can update via the Settings app by going to General then selecting Software Update . Expect iOS 17.1 to be released to public beta testers later this week or next.

What's new in iOS 17.1?

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iOS 17.1 enables the ability to 'favorite' songs and albums in Apple Music. You can access this option by tapping the three-dot menu on the song or album and looking for the new 'Favorite' icon. Finally, Apple says Apple Music will automatically create playlists with all your 'favorite' songs and albums, but that doesn't appear to be included in the first iOS 17.1 beta.

Also in Apple Music, Apple has added an artwork library that you can use to customize your playlists. To do this, tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner of the playlist and select Edit . Apple Music will use your playlist name and overlay it on a set of album art that you can use.

As part of the iOS 17 showcase at WWDC, Apple said AirDrop will be able to continue streaming over the Internet if the two devices are far apart. This feature was not available in the initial release of iOS 17, but iOS 17.1 added support. There's also a new toggle in Settings that lets you choose to use cellular data to complete these AirDrop transfers, in addition to WiFi.

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Additionally, iOS 17.1 also enables support for viewing credit card and bank account balances for the Wallet app. However, this feature is only available in the UK.

Other changes:

1. Apple Podcasts now correctly displays full-screen artwork, fixing a bug that appeared in iOS 17.
2. NameDrop is available on Apple Watch with watchOS 10.1 today

Other expected changes

There are several other new features that Apple announced that are not included in iOS 17.1. Here are some of the big changes that are still missing:

1. Collaborative playlists for Apple Music : Invite friends to your playlists and everyone can add, rearrange, and delete songs. In Now Playing, you can use emojis to react to song selections, creating playlists of your favorite songs.
2. New Journal app : This all-new iPhone app lets you write about your experiences, find meaningful insights, and let journaling suggestions and journaling prompts help you get started.
3. Double Tap on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is not available in watchOS 10.1 beta 1.

Further updates will continue to be compiled by TipsMake. Invites readers to watch!

Jessica Tanner

Update 28 September 2023