Today, Apple has seen fit to release iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 for all compatible iPhone and iPad devices. The latest update brings a plethora of new additions to the table, including AirDrop over the internet, Music Favorite option, and much more. Furthermore, the update also brings many bug fixes and performance enhancements to the table.

Apple Has released iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 for all compatible iPhone and iPad models

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 is finally available for download on all compatible iPhone and iPad models. If you have been waiting for the build for a while, you can download and install it over the air right now. If you are not familiar, head over to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

Apple was previously expected to release iOS 17.1 yesterday. However, the company saw fit to send out invites for its Scary Fast event. Nonetheless, iOS 17.1 brings a plethora of new additions to the table that will make the platform more stable to use. Other than this, Apple has also released some prominent features that it announced at its WWDC 2023 event. For instance, you now have the option to send files through AirDrop over the Internet. The feature will come into action when one individual walks away while the transfer process is underway.

The Apple Music app now features an option to favorite songs, albums, and playlists with suggestions at the end of the playlist. Apple has also fixed the radiation levels in iPhone 12 in France. You can check out the complete changelog below for more details.

AirDrop

- Content continues to transfer over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range

StandBy

- New options to control when the display turns off (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max)

Music

- Favorites expanded to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library

- New cover art collection offers designs that change colors to reflect the music in your playlist

- Song suggestions appear at the bottom of every playlist, making it easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

- Option to choose a specific album to use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen

- Home key support for Matter locks

- Improved reliability of Screen Time settings syncing across devices

- Fixes an issue that may cause the Significant Location privacy setting to reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time

- Resolves an issue where the names of incoming callers may not appear when you are on another call

- Addresses an issue where custom and purchased ringtones may not appear as options for your text tone

- Fixes an issue that may cause the keyboard to be less responsive

- Crash detection optimizations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)

- Fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

You can download iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, released for iPhone and iPad right now. Apple must have fixed additional bugs that will contribute to making the iOS 17 experience more fluid. The company has also released iOS 16.7.2 for older iPhone models, watchOS 10.1, and additional updates that you can download today.