As promised, Apple launched iOS 17.5 a few minutes ago, in addition to the new version for the remaining operating systems. What’s new We introduced last week at RC, showing some improvements in safety, but also in entertainment.
What does Apple say about what's new in iOS 17.5?
- Screen off
- A new Esplendor Pride lock screen wallpaper in honor of LGBTQ+ culture and community.
- Follow-up notifications
- Cross-platform tracking detection sends notifications to users if a Bluetooth tracking device they don't own is detected moving with them, regardless of the operating system associated with the device.
some features, Like the news on the News+ app May not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.
- Apple News
- Apple News+ offline mode lets you access Today's Feed and the News+ tab, even when you're not connected to the Internet.
- Quartiles is an innovative new daily word game available now on Apple News+.
- The scoreboard in News+ Puzzles gives you access to new player data for crosswords, mini crosswords and quadrangles, including stats and streaks
Performance, stability and security
Other software updates released today outside of beta include:
- WatchOS 10.5
- HomePod 17.5
- TVOS 17.5
- Mac 14.5
- Mac 13.6.7
HomePod users can expect “performance and stability improvements,” according to The Verge Release notes. macOS focuses on security updates.
Apple has also added a new “Repair Status” feature to the Find My app, As we explain here.
This feature allows users to confirm with their Apple ID and password that they are about to send their iPhone in for repair. As a result, Apple technicians can confirm that the person owns the iPhone and then proceed with the repair without having to disable the iPhone. Protect stolen devices And he finds.
Security fixes for iOS 17.5
Apple has shared details of the vulnerability fixes in iOS 17.5 on its security updates website.
happily, None of the 15 fixes were reported as previously exploited. But it's still important to install and get the update splatter as soon as possible.
Some of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access user data and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Here are some of the iOS apps/systems that have received patches:
- Find
- nucleus
- maps
- grades
- RemoteViewServices
- Screenshots
- Abbreviations
- Voice control
- WebKit
There have also been updates including fixes for the App Store, Face ID, Safari downloads, and more.
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