Apple will soon release iOS 17.5 with build number 21F5048f, according to information posted on social media by a private account with a strong track record.
This information is usually released just before an update is released, so it's possible that iOS 17.5 beta 1 will be released sometime this week. 9to5Mac also found more evidence of iOS 17.5 in our Google Analytics data.
iOS 17.4 was released on March 5 with a number of new features, including support for alternative app stores in the European Union. The update also included transcripts in Apple Podcasts, improvements to stolen device protection and Siri, new emoji, and more.
There is no information about what will be included in iOS 17.5. Apple has announced that it plans to make additional changes for iPhone users in the EU as part of its efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act. The big change here is that developers will be able to offer their apps for download directly from their website.
Apple says the feature will launch sometime this spring, suggesting it will be included in iOS 17.5.
