Apple Releases iOS/iPadOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1

iOS and iPadOS 17.1 are both available to download now.

The update brings a number of new features along with bug fixes.

You can now complete AirDrop transfers over the Internet when you are out of range from the other device.

Apple has also included additional customization options for the iPhone StandBy mode.

You can download the update by going to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad.

Here are the complete release notes:

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

The headlining feature of watchOS 10.1 is Double Tap.

Only for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9, you can tap your index thumb and finger together twice to complete the gesture.

With Double Tap, you can control your Apple Watch without needing to touch the screen. For example, you can answer and end a phone call with the gesture. Double Tap on any watch face to scroll through the Smart Stack and widgets.

All Apple Watch users can use NameDrop with the wearable device. That allows you to easily share contact information by touching another Apple Watch or iPhone.

The update can be downloaded now through the companion Watch app on your iPhone by heading to General > Software Update in the My Watch portion of the app. You can also go to Settings > General > Software Update on an Apple Watch.

Your watch needs to have more than 50 percent power and connected to a charger. Like most Apple Watch updates, it could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to complete, so be patient.

It’s compatible with the Apple Watch Series 4 and later.

Like other smaller updates on the Apple TV platform, there’s no major features to mention. Users can now use a new favoriting feature in the Music app.

An update should automatically be downloaded to an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K.

If you haven’t already enabled automatic updates, you can download the software by heading to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software. Right next to the button to update software is the toggle switch to turn on automatic updates.