iOS 17.0 build 21A5291h

21A5291h
Build of iOS 17
IOS 17 Homescreen.webp

iOS 17.0 build 21A5291h is the official Beta 4 release of iOS 17, which was released to Apple developers on 25 July 2023.[1]

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

  • The AirDrop feature which initiates transfers by holding two devices near each other can now be disabled.[2]
  • A new option has been added to StandBy mode which hides the preview of notifications until it is tapped on.
  • The app picker in the Messages app has been updated with redesigned icons. As a result of this, the “Photos” button no longer displays the user's most recent photo.
  • The "My Photo Stream" feature in the Photos app has been removed due to the service's discontinuation.[3]
  • Information regarding average temperatures and precipitation has been added to the Weather app.
  • Animations for the State of Mind section of the Health app have been improved.
  • The "Home Screen & App Library" section in the Settings app received a new icon.
  • The Lock Screen gallery now includes a dedicated option for setting Live Photos.
  • On the Lock Screen, the thinnest font option for the clock has been made slightly thicker.
  • The Apple TV Remote glyph in Control Center has been updated slightly.
  • The AirPlay devices menu will now animate upon opening.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Clover, Juli. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers, MacRumors. 25 July 2023.
  2. Clover, Juli. Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 4, MacRumors. 25 July 2023.
  3. Miller, Chance. iOS 17 beta 4: Here’s what new, 9to5Mac. 25 July 2023.