Registered developers can update through “Settings” “Software Update” and “Beta Update”. Of course, you need to join the beta testing program first. Downloading and installing the beta version requires logging in to the Apple ID associated with the developer account.
According to Apple’s release notes, the new version is mostly bug fixes, such as AirPlay not working on iPad Pro (10.5-inch) or iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation), and some iPads with Lightning connector may experience interruptions in audio playback.
Right now Apple is mostly focused on making important optimizations and improvements to the system, but the latest beta still has some noteworthy changes.
- Messages app: In the Messages app, you can now long press the “+” button to directly open the photo picker instead of tapping to select a photo option from a list.
- Phone app: In a previous beta, Apple moved the red hang-up button in the Phone app from the bottom center of the interface to the bottom right. Since users have become accustomed to clicking in the middle, Apple had to restore the hang-up button to its original position.
- Mood Tracking: Apple has further tweaked the animations in the Mood Tracking feature. The rings around each mood icon now spin faster and have an increased number of rings.
- Photos app: When opening the Photos app for the first time, a new welcome screen will appear introducing new features.
- Display & Brightness: In the Display & Brightness option in the Settings app, the wallpaper icon has been updated to the iOS 17 wallpaper.
