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title: "Arrives iOS 17.1 with updates to AirDrop, Apple Music, and more."  
description: "Arrives iOS 17.1 with updates to AirDrop, Apple Music, and more."  
author: "Saumya Mishra"  
published: 2023-10-27  
updated: 2023-10-27  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3459/arrives-ios-17-1-with-updates-to-airdrop-apple-music-and-more  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["apple"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Arrives iOS 17.1 with updates to AirDrop, Apple Music, and more.

**Apple's** [**iOS**](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1801/ios-technology-overview) **17.1** has arrived, bringing a slew of enhancements to [iPhone](https://www.mindstick.com/category/interview/iphone) users. This update, which had been in beta, introduces several key features and [performance improvements](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158613/what-are-the-performance-improvements-in-dot-net-core-compared-to-the-dot-net-framework), elevating the iPhone experience.

- **AirDrop Continuity:** **iOS 17.1's standout feature is the ability to continue AirDrop transfers over cellular connections, even if devices move out of Wi-Fi range during the transfer. Initially announced at Apple's developer conference in June, this feature was absent in the initial iOS 17 release.**
- **Apple Music Favorites: Users can now fine-tune music recommendations by adding songs, albums, playlists, and artists to their library, enhancing the personalization of their music experience.**
- **UK Wallet [Integration](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88515/common-mistakes-in-computer-integration-to-avoid): In the UK,** [**Apple**](https://www.mindstick.com/category/blog/apple) **Wallet users can access real-time bank balance information through integration with the Open Banking API.**

In addition to these highlights, iOS 17.1 addresses region-specific concerns. It seeks to resolve regulatory issues in France linked to radiation exposure limits concerning the [iPhone 12](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/tags/iphone-12). Moreover, users can update their devices to iOS 17.1 by going to Settings > General > [Software Update](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108488/how-to-resolve-software-update-issues). However, it's important to note that iOS updates may not be immediately available to all users, and a [notification](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/205/property-notification-in-c-sharp) icon in the Settings app will signal its availability for installation.

![Arrives iOS 17.1 with updates to AirDrop, Apple Music, and more.](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/96f41000-95f6-4a29-b1da-5852ad731328/images/579cfc1d-f577-43d6-ad55-7e1e1c7debe7.jpg)

This update underscores Apple's commitment to enhancing [user experiences](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99898/how-does-augmented-reality-enhance-user-experiences-in-various-fields-such-as-gaming-and-education) and offers valuable new features for [iPhone users](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/110685/how-to-proportion-area-on-google-maps-with-iphone-users-with-out-app-download), making it a noteworthy release for Apple enthusiasts and iPhone owners worldwide.

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