The official release notes for iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 mention four new iPhone and iPad features, but we’ve managed to discover a few other changes.
The official release notes for iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 are included right ahead. This is the same changelog you’ll see in Software Update before installing the updates.
iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 release notes
The company will also append those changes to its support documents here and here, which highlight all the changes across all iOS 17 updates so far.
This update introduces a new Pride Radiance wallpaper for the Lock Screen, Apple News enhancements and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.
Apple News
● Offline mode in Apple News+ gives you access to the Today feed and News+ tab, even when you don’t have an internet connection
● Quartiles is a new and original daily word game that is now available in Apple News+
● Scoreboard in News+ Puzzles gives you access to new player data for Crossword, Mini Crossword and Quartiles, including stats and streaks
Tracking Notifications
● Cross-Platform Tracking Detection delivers notifications to users if a compatible Bluetooth tracker they do not own is moving with them, regardless of what operating system the device is paired with
iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 likely include crucial security patches and fixes for undisclosed vulnerabilities. Apple will detail the security content of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 in this support document when the updates are released to the public.
Other changes in iOS 17.5
These aren’t the only changes and enhancements in iOS and iPadOS 17.5. We’ve managed to discover and detail quite a few new features and outward-facing modifications, including the following items:
- Battery Health on iPad: iPad could get a Battery Health menu so you can finally track crucial stats such as the cycle count and remaining capacity
- Expanded Unwanted tracking alerts: “Found Moving With You” tracking alerts for third-party trackers
- Web Distribution in the EU: Support for downloading iPhone apps from developer websites for customers in the European Union
- Better “Unknown Part” prompt: A repair prompt in Settings no longer shames those who repair their iPhone with aftermarket parts
- Repair State mode: Repair State allows your iPhone to be serviced without turning off Find My
- Customizable Pride wallpaper: Apple lets you customize this year’s Pride-themed wallpaper
This should be the final feature-rich update to iOS 17. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference starts on June 10, where the company will preview the most significant changes coming to its software platforms with iOS 18 and other updates drop.