Apple releases dual system update!

This morning, Apple pushed the iOS 17.1 Beta 3 update, the version number of this update is 21B5066a. At the same time, it also pushed iPadOS 17.1 beta3, macOS 14.1 beta 3, watchOS 10.1 beta 3 and other beta versions.

The version number of iOS 17.1 Beta 3 ends with a, indicating that Apple's RC version will be released soon. Apple is expected to release the iOS 17.1 RC version next week, and the official version is expected to be released on the 24th.

Let’s take a look at what new changes are in iOS 17.1 Beta 3.

Operation button to prevent accidental touch

This year, the iPhone 15 Pro series replaced the silent paddle key with an action button key, and in the original 17.1 Beta 3, Apple added an anti-mistouch function to this button. When the upgraded iPhone 15 Pro series is recognized as being placed in a pocket, pressing the action button cannot activate the flashlight, voice memo, camera, and magnifying glass functions.

Battery Icon Modification

In the previous version, Apple changed the battery icon to be more rounded, but changed it back in this version.

In addition, Apple has also fixed a bug in which the Wallet app may crash when opened; and a situation in which the preview of the iPhone 15 series freezes when entering theater mode.

In addition, Apple also officially announced today that iOS 17.1 will fix the problem of excessive radiation in iPhone 12 in France, and gave a detailed explanation of why the radiation exceeded the standard.

In addition to iOS 17.1 Beta 3, Apple also released the official version of iOS 16.7.1 today, with the updated version number: 20H30. This update is mainly for security fixes, and Apple recommends that all users update.

Moreover, previously only old devices that could not be updated to iOS 17 would receive system updates for the old system, but now all devices running iOS 16 can receive them.