Update: Apple has released public betas of yesterday's updates.
iOS 17.5 beta continues today with the release of the third developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, VisionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5 and HomePod 17.5.
Changes so far include a new game, Quartiles. and Game Center leaderboard integration with Apple News+, color-matched podcast widget, and more.
Starting with beta 2, downloading apps from the Internet in the EU is supported for testers.
In the meantime, here's a quick overview of each version of iOS 17:
- iOS 17: Standby, Interactive Widgets, Improved Auto-Correct (September 18, 2023)
- iOS 17.1: Improved AirDrop, Apple Music, Standby (October 25, 2023)
- iOS 17.2: Journal app, 3D video, Take Action button (December 11, 2023)
- iOS 17.3: Stolen Device Protection, Unity Wallpaper, Collaborative Playlists (January 22, 2024)
- iOS 17.4: Digital Markets Act compliance, new emoji, CarPlay update (March 5, 2024)
Apple also announced today that it will host its next product event May 7. The new iPad and Apple Pencil hardware will be the star of the show.
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