Apple is rolling out a beta testing period for iOS 17.5, giving developers and public beta users a glimpse of its new features. The update is expected to hit devices next month. Previous trends suggest a mid-May release, in line with previous x.5 updates like iOS 16.5 on May 18, iOS 15.5 on May 16, iOS 14.5 on April 26 and iOS 13.5 on May 20. As of April 17, four beta versions of iOS 17.5 have been released.
New features and changes in iOS 17.5
One of the key additions in iOS 17.5 is the introduction of Web Delivery within the European Union, allowing users to install apps directly from the developer’s website. The feature, announced by Apple last month, requires developers to opt in to the App Store’s updated terms of business, including a Core Technology Fee of 0.50 euros per order install. first year to exceed one million in the previous 12 months. While Apple confirms support for Web Delivery in beta, no developers are using the feature yet, 9to5Mac reports reported.
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Additions to Apple News+ in iOS 17.5
In the Apple News app, subscribers in the US and Canada will discover a new word game called “Quartiles” after updating to iOS 17.5. This game joins the list of games available on Apple News+, including the daily crosswords and mini crosswords introduced last year. Additionally, iOS 17.5 integrates Game Center with these games, allowing users to view leaderboards for Daily Resolution Time and Daily Score statistics.
The update also brings minor design changes, including dynamic color updates to the Podcasts widget, a redesigned “Reading Goals” icon in the Apple Books app, and new iconography in the Settings app for “Cryptographic access for web browsers” in the “Privacy” section. & Protect.”
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Security features in iOS 17.5
Notably, iOS 17.5 appears to incorporate anti-tracking capabilities for accessories like AirTags, in line with Apple’s partnership with Google to combat unwanted tracking. Strings found in the Find My app say iOS will identify tracking accessories, even those not certified by Apple or Find My, and give users options to turn them off.
Furthermore, iOS 17.5 beta 4 introduces a “Repair Status” feature in Find My, allowing users to confirm the repair of their iPhone without completely turning off Find My. This ensures users can monitor their device throughout the repair process.
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As anticipation grows for the release of iOS 17.5 in May, users can look forward to these new features and improvements.
