Apple iOS 17 beta 2 rolling out with several new features

Apple has begun rolling out the iOS 17 beta 2 to developers with a handful of significant features. The company has pushed off the new release ahead of the public beta showing what more changes could take place in the stable version. So let’s dig into the update details.

Looking into the version, the Apple iOS 17 beta 2 firmware is coming with the 21A5268h build number. Meanwhile, the software package weighs around 1.31GB. However, it may vary slightly depending on the country or the model.

Eventually, iOS 17 is a major upgrade that comes on the ground with exciting and useful features. On the other hand, the manufacturer has started releasing new beta builds, giving space to some more changes and improvements in the upgrade. Here are some changes that appear in the second beta firmware.

iOS 17 beta 2 – What’s New?

The latest version shows enhancement in the Software Update Interface with a new design. It further adds support for tapping two iPhones together to enable Airdrop. Though the company cited this implementation in WWDC 2023 event, it was absent in beta 1.

As of now, developers will see a dedicated section for Fitness in the Settings app. This section allows for managing data and other relevant settings for fitness and health. Even Apple Music brings a slider for Crossfade to handle the length of the fade between songs and a few widgets are available in different sizes.

Next, you get App tips in a variety of applications. On the flip side, there is a new MicroLocation option in the system settings. Though it doesn’t reflect any detail for the moment. Ahead, some data options are altered in the Messages app for the Check-In feature. Instead of Current location only and All locations, the app shows Full and Limited choices.

In addition, iPadOS 17 beta 2 is tagged with the 21A5268h version. It enabled the ability to Shift-click in Spotlight to add a window to your current workspace in Stage Manager.

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It’s just the beginning and we may find more changes in the coming days. By that time, registered developers can enter the Settings app and tap on Software Updates > Beta Updates to grab the new firmware.

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