Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 2

[MacRumors]

Apple today released the second beta of an upcoming iOS 17.1 update, and the software further refines some of the new features that were added both in iOS 17 and the initial iOS 17.1 beta.

This guide covers everything new in the second iOS 17.1 beta.

StandBy Display Options

Apple added a new "Display" section to the StandBy section of the Settings app, which houses some new customization options. The display can be set to turn off automatically, after 20 seconds, or never.

The existing Night Mode function that adds a red tint and dims the screen has been relocated to this section, as has the Motion to Wake toggle. The Display section also replaces the prior Always On toggle that limited the display to turning off intelligently.

Ringtones and Text Tones

iOS 17.1 beta 1 removed the more than 20 ringtones and text tones that were added in the launch version of iOS 17, but they have been reintroduced.

The new ringtones include Arpeggio, Breaking, Canopy, Chalet, Chirp, Daybreak, Departure, Dollop, Journey, Kettle, Mercury, Milky Way, Quad, Radial, Scavenger, Seedling, Shelter, Sprinkles, Steps, Storytime, Tease, Tilt, Unfold, and Valley. Reflection continues to be the default ringtone option.

Compared to the old ringtones, many of the new ringtones are longer in length and sound more modern. Apple has moved all of the prior ringtones to the "Classic" section so they are still accessible for those who prefer options like Illuminate, Night Owl, Constellation, and Twinkle.

There are more than 10 new text tones that can be used for incoming text messages, voicemails, incoming mail alerts, reminder alerts, and more.

80% Charging Limit Fix

With the iPhone 15 models, Apple added a toggle that prevents the devices from charging past 80 percent in order to keep the battery healthy for a longer period of time. In the prior beta, the iPhone would ignore this setting and charge past 80 percent, but that no longer happens following the second beta update.

Double Tap

Double Tap is enabled in the second watchOS 10.1 beta that was provided to developers today, but the settings for it can be managed using the Apple Watch app.

More iOS 17.1 Beta 2 Features

Know of a feature that we left out in this list? Let us know in the comments below.

Article Link: Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 2

 

[AppleTO]

With the iPhone 15 models, Apple added a toggle that prevents the devices from charging past 80 percent in order to keep the battery healthy for a longer period of time

Why only iPhone 15 models? Clearly the percentage can be determined on every model.

 

[Feenix]

Reintroduced text tones any louder than before?

 

[JosephAW]

New tones are nice but I like to make my own but hate having to use GarageBand to make them and the 1.6GB it consumes on my iPhone.
Be nice if they opened up apps to save them directly.

 

[GlamCheese666]

Why only iPhone 15 models? Clearly the percentage can be determined on every model.

Honestly wondering the same cuz this seems like an automation we should be able to create ourselves anyway

 

[phoneman2023]

yes the original notifications are back that were introduced with iOS 17. this is bad for a few reasons. 1 it is difficult to hear. 2 if you are in an environment with any kind of noise you won't hear it. 3 [people with hearing issues may not hear it. I use voice over. The old reliable try tone was very useful and just worked. for anyone on the beta please quote feeback id FB13228878 and submit feedback to either bring back try tone or better yet allow the user to choose the notification tone. Thank you all for your help.

 

[daniesy]

Why only iPhone 15 models? Clearly the percentage can be determined on every model.

I created an automation to tell me to stop charging once the battery hits 80%.

 

[OJK]

Why only iPhone 15 models? Clearly the percentage can be determined on every model.

Good question.
I would love to have this feature. It’s the only thing that would make me update to iOS17 asap. If only available on iPhone15, I am happy to wait, or just stay with iOS16, as I am a little bit afraid my device would slow down with newer versions (iPhone 13 mini)

 

[klasma]

I created an automation to tell me to stop charging once the battery hits 80%.

Very convenient to be woken up at night.

 

[lk400]

>Standby Display Options

Is anybody using this? I have a stand that I can wirelessly charge in landscape orientation, and expected to use the mode a lot. I used it for the first day, and forgot about it until I read this article.

 

[kylebshr]

They fixed a layout issue where the dynamic island was too wide in third-party apps

 

[kylebshr]

View attachment 2287953They fixed a layout issue where the dynamic island was too wide in third-party apps

And screenshots apparently have slightly rounded corners now? :O

 

[whiteashsaturday]

Made and Automation to send an alert via iMessage to my devices when any of them get to 80%. iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and MBA. It would be nice for Apple to have an alert option as well as this option to block at 80%.

For now an automation will suffice, but my messages to myself is annoying. The haptic feedback and alert are randomly working on the Apple Watch, so relying on them needed the added security of sending a physical text message.

 

[segfaultdotorg]

I hope they release a beta of iPhoneOS 17.1 soon!

 

[Surf Monkey]

>Standby Display Options

Is anybody using this? I have a stand that I can wirelessly charge in landscape orientation, and expected to use the mode a lot. I used it for the first day, and forgot about it until I read this article.

I use it. It’s a cool feature.

 

[Gathomblipoob]

I hope they release a beta of iPhoneOS 17.1 soon!

Uh...

 

[Madchad]

>Standby Display Options

Is anybody using this? I have a stand that I can wirelessly charge in landscape orientation, and expected to use the mode a lot. I used it for the first day, and forgot about it until I read this article.

Every night. It’s fantastic as a bedside clock.

 

[heyscottyj]

Apple added a new "Display" section to the StandBy section of the Settings app, which houses some new customization options. The display can be set to turn off automatically, after 20 seconds, or never.

I was so excited until I realized this must be for always-on screen devices only? I don't have this on a 12 Pro.

 

[JPMichaels]

Why only iPhone 15 models? Clearly the percentage can be determined on every model.

Planned obsolescence. They likely had to write more code to stop it from working then enabling it! CLASS ACTION?
I've seen crazier ones and this certainly is chosen and blatant.

 

[whsbuss]

It’s also reported that custom tones can now be assigned to text and email notifications like it was in 16 and below.

 

[ixrated]

I created an automation to tell me to stop charging once the battery hits 80%.

Mind sharing this? Thank you! 🫶🏼

 

[bjaminkelley88]

This also fixes the Restore/DFU restore errors when trying to downgrade from 17.1 to 17.0.2 that were happening with the 15 series.

 

[lk400]

Every night. It’s fantastic as a bedside clock.

Thats a great use case. I keep my phone far from my bed to reduce the temptation to pick it up at night or first thing in the morning. If i didnt, this sounds like a good use.

 

[Feenix]

Dangit the sounds are still super low.
Like wtf seriously.

 

[dominiongamma]

Every night. It’s fantastic as a bedside clock.

Yup! Very useful for when I wake up in the middle of the night of night to check the time and the weather, I love the dim red color, it’s very comforting