Apple iOS / iPadOS 17.1 official version released: support AirDrop Internet transmission, compatible with USB-C Apple Pencil, etc.

On October 26, Apple launched the 17.1 version software update for iOS/iPadOS. IT Home found that this update mainly brought "AirDrop Internet Transmission" and "Improved Apple Music" functions, enhanced the "Standby Display Function" for the iPhone, and updated the Apple Pencil (USB-C) support for the iPad. In addition, it also improved the radiation problem of the iPhone 12.

The official introduction of the iPhone platform system update details are as follows:

This update allows you to continue AirDrop transfers over the Internet when you leave AirDrop range. It also enhances the idle display and Apple Music, and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for iPhone.

The specific contents are as follows:

AirDrop

• Content continues to stream over the Internet when you leave AirDrop range

Standby display

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

music

• Favorites expand to songs, albums, and playlists, letting you filter to show your favorites in your library
• New cover art collection design changes color to reflect the music in your playlist
• Song suggestions appear at the bottom of each playlist, making it easy to add music that fits the mood of your playlist

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

• New option to select a specific album to use with "Shuffle Photos" on the lock screen
• HomeKey supports Matter-based door locks
• Improves reliability of syncing Screen Time settings across devices
• Fixes an issue that could cause Significant Locations privacy settings to be reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing for the first time
• Resolves an issue where the caller's name might not display when you were on another call
• Resolves an issue where custom and purchased ringtones might not appear as SMS ringtone options
• Fixed an issue that could cause the keyboard to respond more slowly
• Improved car crash detection (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)
• Fixed an issue that could cause image retention on the display

The official introduction of iPad platform system update details are as follows:

This update allows you to continue AirDrop transfers over the Internet when you are out of AirDrop range. It also enhances Apple Music, adds support for Apple Pencil (USB-C), and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for iPad.

The specific contents are as follows:

AirDrop

• Content continues to stream over the Internet when you leave AirDrop range

music

• Favorites expand to songs, albums, and playlists, letting you filter to show your favorites in your library
• New cover art collection design changes color to reflect the music in your playlist
• Song suggestions appear at the bottom of each playlist, making it easy to add music that fits the mood of your playlist

Apple Pencil

• Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C)

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

• New option to select a specific album to use with "Shuffle Photos" on the lock screen
• HomeKey supports Matter-based door locks
• Improves reliability of syncing Screen Time settings across devices
• Fixed an issue that could cause the keyboard to respond more slowly