Apple Releases iOS 17.1 With New AirDrop 6263 StandBy, Apple Music Features and Bug Fixes

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Written by Manas Mitul | Updated: 26 October 2023 11:40 IST

Apple Releases iOS 17.1 With New AirDrop, StandBy, Apple Music Features and Bug Fixes

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The update optimises crash detection feature in all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models

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iOS 17 reached iPhone models last month
StandBy feature gets some tweaks
iOS 17.1 brings in Apple Music and AirDrop improvements

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Apple has released iOS 17.1, the latest version of its iPhone operating system. The update adds for large AirDrop file transfer over the Internet when you are out of the AirDrop range. Further, it adds improvements to the StandBy feature and Apple Music. It also brings several bug fixes. The iPhone Xs or newer models will run iOS 17.1, including the iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR, and the iPhone 11 series. Besides iOS 17.1, the Cupertino-based tech giant has also released iPadOS 17.1, and watchOS 10.1 to all ed devices.

iOS 17 reached the recently launched iPhone 15 series, along with a few select older iPhone models last month. Apple has officially released an iOS 17.1 update for eligible iPhone models now, alongside iPadOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1. The latest update comes with new features, several improvements, and bug fixes. A notification icon will be shown on the Settings app when the update is available. iPhone s can manually check for an update by heading to Settings > General > Software Update.

iOS 17.1

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 add the ability to continue AirDrop transfers over the Internet if the two connected devices move out of the Wi-Fi range after the sharing process has started. The Apple Pencil (USB-C).

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Further, the StandBy feature gets some tweaks to give s more control over when the display turns off in Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time. It also adds an option to choose a specific album to use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen. The update optimises crash detection feature in all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models.

iPhone models including iPhone XR are receiving iOS 17.1.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Big upgrades over the 14
Excellent ergonomics, build quality
Very good all-round performance
Apple ecosystem benefits

Bad
Relatively slow charging
Expensive
Still a 60Hz display

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 17

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Powerful SoC
IP67 rating, wireless charging
Slim and light
Regular software updates

Bad
Small, low-res display
Gets warm when stressed
Average low-light camera performance
Expensive

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Display 4.70-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

OS iOS 15

Resolution 750x1334 pixels

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iPhone 14 5n1q5g

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use

Bad
Dated design and notch
Very similar to iPhone 13
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

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Display 6.06-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

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iPhone 12 14t11

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality
Dolby Vision HDR video recording
Excellent cameras
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Bad
Battery life could be better
Gets warm when stressed

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A14 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 14

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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iPhone SE (2020) 21273

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern processor
Slim, light, easy to use
Good daylight camera performance
Regular iOS updates likely for many years

Bad
Dated looks and small screen
Single rear camera
Average battery life
Expensive

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Display 4.70-inch

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 13

Resolution 750x1334 pixels

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Best-in-class performance
Excellent battery life
Great cameras
Night Mode is a welcome addition
iOS offers regular, timely updates

Bad
Low-resolution display
Slow bundled charger
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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A13 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3110mAh

OS iOS 13

Resolution 828x1792 pixels

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KEY SPECS
NEWS
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Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Best-in-class performance
Excellent cameras
Dual SIM is finally an option
Great battery life
Regular, timely software updates

Bad
Low-resolution display
Dual SIM is limited
First-party apps not great in India
Fast charger not bundled

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A12 Bionic

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 2942mAh

OS iOS 12

Resolution 828x1792 pixels

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iPhone 14 5n1q5g

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use

Bad
Dated design and notch
Very similar to iPhone 13
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

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Display 6.06-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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