On October 26, Apple officially released iOS 17.1, introducing a host of new features and addressing various issues. Moreover, this update enables users to continue AirDrop transfers even when they are out of AirDrop range, as highlighted in Apple’s official release notes.
In terms of problem fixes, iOS 17.1 resolves issues related to image retention on the display and rectifies the “screen burn” phenomenon, which was confirmed to be a system bug rather than a hardware failure. Notably, the iPhone 15 series, which has been on sale for just one month, has not experienced screen burn-in issues.
Aside from these fixes, iOS 17.1 offers a range of additional enhancements:
- Users now have the option to select specific albums and enable “random photo display” on the lock screen.
- The update supports the home key function based on the Matter standard door lock.
- It enhances the synchronization of Screen Time settings between devices, ensuring reliability.
- A bug causing the reset of “Important Places” privacy settings when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time has been resolved.
- The issue of the caller’s name not being displayed during another call has been addressed.
- Custom ringtones and purchased ringtones now appear in the SMS ringtone options as intended.
- The update also eliminates the possibility of slow keyboard response.
- Car accident detection has been optimized for all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models.
These improvements and fixes in Apple iOS 17.1 are significant for enhancing the overall user experience.