Apple officially releases iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 with a host of exciting new features. Have you updated yet?

Currently, users can download iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 on eligible iPhones and iPads wirelessly by opening the

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According to Apple's release notes, iOS 17.1 adds options for favorite songs, albums, playlists, favorite artists, and more, with the added content going to the Library and used for recommendations. You can now favorite from the lock screen using the Now Playing widget. Additionally, AirDrop transfers can be completed over the internet, eliminating the need for close proximity. Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1 can now use NameDrop with an iPhone running iOS 17.1.

Although not mentioned in the release notes, Apple states that the update 'addresses' the radiation level issue in France by disabling the signal boosting feature when the iPhone is not held in hand. It also enhances the Screen Time synchronization feature across devices. iOS 17.1 also fixes issues that could cause image display problems and errors that might reset important Location settings when pairing or connecting an Apple Watch for the first time.

On iPad, the ‌iPadOS 17‌.1 update adds support for the previously announced USB-C Apple Pencil. Here are Apple's release notes for the update:

• Files continue to be transferred over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range

• New options to control the screen-off timing (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max)

• Favorites expanded to include songs, albums, and playlists, with the ability to filter to display your favorites in the library
• New cover art collection provides color-changing designs reflecting the music in your playlist
• Suggested songs now appear at the end of each playlist, making it easy to add music that suits the mood of your playlist

• Option to choose a specific album for use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen
• Home button support for Matter lock
• Improved reliability of Screen Time settings synchronization across devices
• Fix for an issue that could reset important Location privacy settings when pairing iPhone and Apple Watch for the first time
• Resolution of an issue where the caller's name may not appear during another call
• Fix for a problem where custom ringtones and purchased ringtones may not appear for selection
• Fix for an issue that could result in poor keyboard feedback
• Optimized bug detection (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)
• Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
• On iPad, the update also adds additional support for the new USB-C Apple Pencil