Apple has published the official release notes foriOS 17.5,iPadOS 17.5, andmacOS 14.5on the web.
The relevant security fixes are detailed in adedicated support document.
Developers must meetApples stringent notarization guidelinesto implement this feature, called Web Distribution.
Its unclear if the App Store will label the apps available via developer websites.
Stay tuned to HTG to learn what major apps might be available for web distribution.
Expanded Anti-Stalking Measures
iOS 17.5 brings the Found Moving With You privacy notification to compatible third-party trackers.
This will work across platforms, withGoogle rolling out its version of Apples Find My networkahead of iOS 17.5.
The more tiles a word has, the more points you get.
A four-tile word, called a quartile, earns you eight points.
There are five quartiles on each level, good for a 40-point bonus.
In iOS 17.5, all News+ word games work with Game Center.
To view the score for the current game, tap the ellipsis … button during gameplay and choose Rankings.
These games require News+.
When the connection is re-established, you’ll see a link to download the latest articles.
In iOS 17.4, your offline mode indication is trying to load a new article.
Keep in mind that offline mode requires a News+ subscription.
Likewise, the Automatic Downloads section has been renamed News+ Offline Mode.
More story types can be downloaded for offline consumption.
To help with that, iOS 17.5 brings a new Download Options submenu for greater control of your downloads.
Flip on the new Optimize Storage toggle at the bottom to save cellular data by using smaller article images.
This is automatically enabled when the app detects low storage.
Fighting Spam Calls on Group FaceTime
FaceTime lets you block individual callers.
iOS 17.4:
Important Battery Message:Unable to determine if your iPhone battery is a genuine Apple part.
Go to options for more information.
View more details in PARTS AND SERVICE HISTORY in prefs.
These wallpapers and a matching watch face are available on your wrist with watchOS 10.5.
Scroll down and choose “Remove This machine,” then hit “Continue” when prompted.
A “Ready for Repair” banner should appear at the top.
Your iPhone continues to function normally when in the Repair State mode.
Find My and Activation Lock continue to work, and the unit can be put in Lost Mode.
An iPhone in a repair state is labeled with a small stethoscope icon in the machine list.
Repair State currently only works with iPhones.
iOS 17.5 uses a glyph resembling a person with a key badge to clarify its purpose.
iOS 17.4 debuted this privacy prompt but didnt consistently enforce it.
However, iPadOS 17.5 brings three enhancements specifically designed for Apple’s tablets.
The rumors claim iOS 18 will focus heavily on AI.
