Apple Releases iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 to the Public – Brings Cross-Platform Tracking Detection, EU App Downloads From Websites, Quartiles, More

Apple on Monday released iOS 17.5 for the iPhone, as well as iPadOS 17.5 for the iPad to the public. The updates can be downloaded and installed on compatible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update.”

There are new features for Apple News+, including an offline mode and a new word game, and cross-platform tracking notifications are now available for alerts about Bluetooth trackers regardless of platform.

Apple’s full release notes:

Apple News
– Offline mode in Apple News+ gives you access to the Today feed and News+ tab, even when you don’t have an internet connection
– Quartiles is a new and original daily word game that is now available in Apple News+
– Scoreboard in News+ Puzzles gives you access to new player data for Crossword, Mini Crossword and Quartiles, including stats and streaks

Tracking Notifications
– Cross-Platform Tracking Detection delivers notifications to users if a compatible Bluetooth tracker they do not own is moving with them, regardless of what operating system the device is paired with

Some features may not be available for 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