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Apple has rolled out iOS 17.1 with bug fixes for problems like iPhone display burn-in, as well as new features for AirDrop, StandBy mode, and more.
According to Apple’s release notes, this iOS update “fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence.” This comes after some iPhone owners reported seeing image burn-in, or where certain elements remain on the screen, even when you’ve closed out of an app. It cropped up as a problem for those with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, though MacRumors said those with the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro were also seeing it.
This release also tackles a bug that was messing with location settings. Those who upgraded to iOS 17 reported that the OS turned off privacy settings for Significant Locations and iPhone Analytics. Significant Locations tracks and remembers the places that you are at most often and sends alerts based on calendar events or map directions. iPhone Analytics helps Apple by occasionally providing the company with information about how a specific iOS device is used. That should be fixed with iOS 17.1.
What's New?
The update also includes the rollout of iOS 17 features that did not appear when the OS first dropped in mid-September, like the ability to continue transferring content over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range.
Those using StandBy Mode, meanwhile, now have new options to control when the display turns off on the Pro versions of the iPhone 14 and 15. StandBy essentially lets you turn your iPhone into a smart display to show things like the time, photos, or widgets.
Apple Music now features a new cover art collection that changes colors to reflect the mood of your music, while favorites can now be filtered by songs, albums, and playlists. And song suggestions will show up at the bottom of a playlist, which Apple says will make “it easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist.”
Other Bug Fixes
Also on tap for fixes in iOS 17.1:
- 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.
- 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).
How to Update to iOS 17.1
Apple's iOS 17 is compatible with the iPhone XR and up. To grab iOS 17.1, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update to see if it's hit your phone yet.