iOS 17.5 Beta: 5 New Features You Didn’t Know About

The iOS 17.5 beta update is here with plenty of much-awaited and useful features. This new update adds the ability to prevent AirTag tracking and some incremental UI changes. Furthermore, EU users can also download apps directly from the developer’s website. The update is live for select developers and will arrive soon for all devices. Here is everything you need to know about the latest iOS 17.5 update.

iOS 17.5 Beta Features: Everything New In This Update

1. Anti-Air Tag Tracking: Apple is cracking down on AirTags that stalkers use to track people. The latest iOS 17.5 update will allow users to disable nearby tracking devices using the Find My app. Moreover, this includes the option to turn off non-Apple devices.
2. Install Apps Directly From the Website: Users living in the EU can now download apps directly on their iPhones. Consequently, this is a massive win for consumers and developers alike, who now have an alternative method of installing apps apart from the App Store.
3. Improved Podcast Widget: The new iOS 17.5 Beta Update introduces a minor redesign for the podcast widget. Moreover, this change allows its background colour to match the podcast’s cover art.
4. Block All Participants In Group FaceTime: The code in the iOS 17.5 beta update reveals it could bring a new feature to “Block All Participants” in a group FaceTime call. While this is not functional, a report claims it could arrive soon to help the call host prevent spam.
5. Minor Redesign: The iOS 17.5 update adds several small tweaks to the Apple Books app icon and the Passkey Access for Web Browser in the settings.

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These are all the changes that you can expect in the iOS 17.5 update. While the update has yet to be rolled out for all users, it will likely arrive in May. It will also be the last major update before iOS 18 debuts at WWDC.

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