Apple's iOS 17.5 beta 1 update is not large, but it introduces a new "Quartiles" daily word game for the Apple News+ app to enhance user stickiness, while Apple today updated the iOS 17.5 beta 2 beta, and also released iPadOS 17.5 beta2, macOS 14.5 beta2, watchOS 10.5 beta2 and other beta versions.
The build numbers of the new versions are: iOS 17.5 with iPadOS 17.5 with 21F5058e, tvOS 17.5 with HomePod Software 17.5 with 21L5553e, watchOS 10.5 with 21T5555d, macOS Sonoma 14.5 with 23F5059e.
New EU Deal, download the app directly
iOS 17.5 Beta 2 further supports sideloading in the EU, with only minor improvements for our country, and for users in the EU, sideloading from websites is now allowed for users in the EU, EU only. Under Screen Time, there's a new privacy option to manage content and privacy restrictions related to apps installed from web pages.
Apple claims that apps distributed and downloaded through the website can be backed up, restored, updated, and more, and the experience is basically the same as downloading from the App Store.
Note: On request, this feature is only restricted to iPhone devices and can only be used in the European Union. When it comes to developers, Apple requires developers to be members of the Apple Developer Program for two or more consecutive years and to have had more than 1 million first installs on iOS in the previous year before apps can be made available for download.
List of updates
- Apple Books Makeover: Apple has redesigned the "Reading Target" icon in the top navigation bar in the Apple Books app to look even fresher and more sophisticated.
- New icon in Settings: Settings > Privacy & Security > Web Browser, added an icon for passkeys
- Podcast Widget Update: The Podcast App's desktop widget adds a background that changes color depending on the podcast album being played, which is simply not too cool.
- Third-party project tracker support: iOS 17.5 also provides support for third-party project trackers, making your privacy more secure.
- What's new in Apple Pencil: The new Apple Pencil adds support for finishing actions by squeezing the new Apple Pencil, is this a new way to play?
And the current official release has solved the problem
- Fixed: Accessibility AbleNet Hook+ Auxiliary Switch MFi accessory wired connection may not work properly when connected to iPhone or iPad.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when the Terms of Service button was open.
- Once the device is restored, the Add New Wallpaper worksheet will not load anything.
Bugs that still need to be fixed
However, perfection is not there, and there are still some minor issues that need to be fixed in iOS17.5 beta2. Remaining bugs:
- There is currently a bug in the option of charging restriction in "Battery" - "Optimized Charging", and there is a lack of English in Chinese.
- Turning on the camera function after the screen is locked will cause lag.
- The bug that the wallpaper would dim when ending the podcast app has not been fixed
epilogue
Well, that's all for this iOS17.5 beta2 update. If you can't wait to experience the new features, then go ahead and update! If you encounter any problems during the update process, remember to find me in the comment section and we will discuss the solution together.
Vocabulary analysis
- Beta Version: The testing phase in the software development cycle for user experience and feedback on issues.
- Third-party project tracker: refers to an unofficial project tracking tool that monitors and manages the progress of a project.
- Dynamic Color: A color that changes automatically based on the content or background.
- A web browser's passkey: A security measure used to authenticate a user and allow them to access specific web content.
- Optimized charging: A charging method designed to extend battery life by learning the user's charging habits to adjust the charging speed.
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