Apple is internally testing an iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone, according to a report by MacRumors, which says it has seen evidence of the new update in its website analytics logs this week.
The iOS 17.1.1 update will likely be a fix for some bug or another, but at this point, it’s unclear what bugs the update might address. It is possible that the update will offer the same fix for the WiFi connectivity issues that is included as part of the first iOS 17.2 beta. Or, it may fix an issue where some iPhones shut off for a short period overnight. There is also a wireless charging issue that some BMW-owning iPhone 15 users are reporting, so it is possible that the iOS 17.1.1 update could fix any or all of the above issues.
It’s unclear when the iOS 17.1.1 update could be released, but it should happen in the near future, as iOS 17.2 is currently in beta testing and is expected to be released in December, and the iOS 17.1.1 update is a stop-gap fix.
iOS 17.2 adds the Journal app, which allows iPhone and iPad users to record their daily activities and thoughts. The app offers prompts that can be used as inspiration for entries, and journal entries can include images, voice recordings, location tags, and more.
Collaborative playlists come to Apple Music, allowing users to create playlists that multiple people contribute to, and there’s also now a Favorites playlist that includes all of the music you’ve favorited. Stickers can be used as tapback reactions in the Messages app, the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro models can now be set to start. new Translate function and Apple has included support for iMessage Contact Key Verification.
New Weather and Clock widgets are part of the update, along with tweaks to the TV app, updates to Message syncing across devices, new Memoji options, and more.