Apple releases iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone, here’s what new

As expected, Apple is rolling out iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone users and iPadOS 17.6.1 for iPad users today. Apple says the updates include bug fixes, including a fix for an issue related to Advanced Data Protection. Head below for the details.

What’s new in iOS 17.6.1?

Apple’s release notes for iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 say: “This update includes important bug fixes and addresses an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.”

iOS 17.6 was a minor update for iPhone, released last month. The update included a number of bug fixes and security improvements. It also introduced a new “Catch Up” feature in the TV app, which uses machine learning to generate a series of clips of highlights for MLS matches.

It’s easy to get distracted by the iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 beta cycles, but it’s important to remember that the vast majority of iPhone users are still running iOS 17.

You can update your iPhone to iOS 17.6.1 by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. The build number for today’s update is 21G93. It’s available for any iPhone capable of running iOS 17.

Apple has also released iOS 16.7.10 for older iPhone models. This update has the build number 20H350 and includes bug fixes and other improvements.