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Apple was widely expected to release iOS 17.1 for iPhone today. This morning came and went without a public release leaving users wondering when the software will roll out.

Earlier this month, French regulatory group ANFR said the iOS 17.1 update would land by October 24th. The announcement seemed definitive.

The group stated that “Apple has committed to deploying an update in France” and the update, which will deliver a tweak to lower radiation levels on the iPhone 12, will “be available to all users no later than October 24.”

Of course, that could still happen. It’s not even 12PM on the west coast of the United States yet and Apple sometimes releases new software late in the day.

There’s also a chance iOS 17.1 misses today which would put its release date in flux. So if it doesn’t arrive today, what are the other scenarios?

Apple could simply release the software on Wednesday, Thursday, or even Friday. There’s also a chance the company is holding the software back for a release next week.

Earlier today, Apple announced a Mac-focused “Scary Fast” event. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 30th at 5PM Pacific. The company has added a livestream placeholder on YouTube and its website.

The event will center around new Mac devices with reports hinting at a new 24-inch iMac and new MacBook Pro models with updated processors.

We could see Apple deliver new software next week, shortly before the event, or perhaps after the event once the new devices have been announced.

iOS 17.1 isn’t the only release in the cards. Remember, the company is also gearing up to release a new macOS Sonoma 14.1 update for Mac.

Either way, we should see new software land for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices this week or, if we’re unlucky, sometime next week.

Apple is on the final version of the beta for all of its incoming upgrades so a release is definitely imminent.

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Install iOS 17.7 for Better Security

Install iOS 17.7 for Better Security

If security is important to you, and you missed older software, think about installing Apple's iOS 17.7 update right away.

iOS 17.7 delivers new security patches and they will help keep your device and its data protected from harm. Apple hasn't outlined them in detail yet, but we'll let you know when it does. 

If you skipped an older version of iOS 17, you'll get the patches from the updates you skipped with your upgrade.

iOS 17.6 featured 30 security patches, iOS 17.5 delivered 15 security patches, the iOS 17.4.1 update included two security patches, and iOS 17.4 had four security patches on board. 

The update also delivered quantum security protection for iMessage. The company says the upgrade gives iMessage "the strongest security properties of any at-scale messaging protocol in the world." 

The iOS 17.3 update brought 15 new security patches to iPhone. The software also added Stolen Device Protection to iPhone.

It increases the security of your iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID to gain access to passwords, make purchases in Safari, and more. This is useful if someone gets access to your iPhone and its passcode. 

iOS 17.2 delivered 10 new security patches to iPhone. If you wish to find out more, you can head on over to Apple's security site for the details.

iOS 17.2 also included iMessage Contact Key Verification which improves the security of iMessage. The company also fixed an exploit that let the Flipper Zero multi-tool lock up iPhones.

iOS 17.1.2 had two security patches on board. Both were related to WebKit. If you want to learn more, you can do so right here.

iOS 17.1 brought 18 security fixes to iPhone. It addressed issues within Weather, Status Bar, WebKit, and more. 

iOS 17.0.3 brought two patches for two security issues Apple identified within the software. If you want to read about the patches, head here.

iOS 17.0.1 delivered three important patches to iPhone. If you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website.

As for iOS 17 itself, it brought 40+ new security patches with it. A staggering number to say the least. If you want to learn more about them, head over to Apple

In addition to those patches, iOS 17 brings some additional enhancements to privacy and security including improvements to Communication Safety beyond Messages.

It now includes content sent by AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, FaceTime, and the systemwide photo picker. You now have an option to blur out sensitive photos and videos before you choose to view them.

There's also an expanded Lockdown Mode which will help protect you against cyber attacks.

Apple's also improved sharing permissions and you now have more control over what you share with the apps on your device. 

The company also notes that starting in iOS 17, Voice Memos encrypts the titles of recordings stored in iCloud, in addition to the recordings themselves.

If you skipped older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 17.7 update as well.

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