iOS 17.0 build 21A5268h

21A5268h
Build of iOS 17
IOS 17 Homescreen.webp

iOS 17.0 build 21A5268h is the official Beta 2 release of iOS 17, which was released to Apple developers on 21 June 2023.[1]

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

  • The ability to initiate NameDrop and AirDrop transfers by holding two devices near each other has been added.[2] These features were announced at WWDC but weren't available in Beta 1.
  • An option to disable notifications while in StandBy mode has been added.[3] Notifications classified as "critical" will still be displayed.
  • When sending a message using Siri, there is now an option to change which app it is being sent through.[4]
  • A new "Fast" option has been added for Haptic Touch.[5]
  • Several new Clock and Music widget options have been added.
  • The duration of Crossfade in the Music app can now be adjusted.
  • The user's Contact Poster can now be customized directly from the Phone app.
  • The default browsing profile in Safari is now labeled "Personal". This can only be seen if another profile has been created.
  • In the Shortcuts app, the UI for creating an Automation for transactions has been redesigned.
  • The Settings app now includes a dedicated page for the Fitness app.
  • New wallpapers for CarPlay have been added.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Clover, Juli. Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers, MacRumors. 21 June 2023.
  2. Miller, Chance. Here’s everything new in iOS 17 beta 2, 9to5Mac. 21 June 2023.
  3. Clover, Juli. Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 2, MacRumors. 21 June 2023.
  4. Espósito, Filipe. iOS 17 lets users easily change the app used to send messages with Siri, 9to5Mac. 21 June 2023.
  5. Clover, Juli. Latest iOS 17 Beta Makes Haptic Touch Faster, MacRumors. 22 June 2023.