IOS 17.5: Here’s What You Need To Know Immediately

Summary of new changes in iOS 17.5 and update suggestions

Nov Tech
Mac O’Clock

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The official release of iOS 17.5 arrived this morning (depending on your time), and Apple also pushed the official system update of iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS 14.5 to iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac users.

Source: Apple

Some older devices that are no longer compatible with iOS/iPadOS 17 can receive the iOS/iPadOS 16.7.8 version update today.

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The official version of iOS 17.5 has the same build number as last week’s RC release, which is 21F79, and there are not many changes visible to the naked eye in this update:

Rainbow wallpaper & dial

With the launch of the 2024 Rainbow Collection Apple Wah Band, Apple has also added watch faces and iPhone/iPad wallpapers to the collection, with live wallpapers in five different colors, an animated effect when the screen is unlocked, and the word “Pride” on the wallpaper will also switch shapes every time you enter the notification center.

Apple Watch’s Pride Radiance watch face uses color to outline the clock numerals and…

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