The iOS 17.1 update is expected to be released next week as the first major update since iOS 17 was rolled out to users in September. In addition to new features, the update will also include fixes for two issues that were present on iOS 17 and are affecting customers:
- Screen burn-in bug: The update is expected to fix a bug that may cause display image persistence, which is also known as screen burn-in. This issue has been reported by some users of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.
- Significant Locations privacy bug: The update will also fix a privacy issue that affects the Significant Locations setting. This issue caused iOS 17 to reset the Significant Locations setting to default when pairing an Apple Watch or transferring data from the wearable.
The iOS 17.1 update is expected to be released to eligible iPhone models on October 24.
In addition to the above fixes, the iOS 17.1 update will also address a number of other issues, including:
- Overheating issue on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models: Apple fixed a bug in the iOS 17.0.3 update that could cause the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models to overheat while in use.
- Keyboard issues: The iOS 17.1 update will also fix a number of issues affecting the default keyboard on iOS 17, including lag and responsiveness issues.
Overall, the iOS 17.1 update is a welcome addition for iPhone users, as it addresses a number of critical issues that were present on iOS 17.
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