Apple releases bug fix updates iOS/iPadOS 17.1.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 and watchOS 101.1.
iOS update targets NFC chip unavailability after using some car wireless chargers and weather Lock Screen widget.
watchOS addresses battery drain issue reported by some users.
macOS brings various updates. There is also update for macOS Ventura 13.6.2 to address M3 MacBooks update issues.
HomePod software is also updated to 17.1.1 to address slow Siri response.
Some users reporting rapid battery drain on Apple Watch after updating to watchOS 10.1.
It is not yet determined how widespread the issue is or which models are affected.
Reference: Apple Watch users complain of rapid battery drain and overheating with watchOS 10.1
Next round of beta versions is available for iOS/iPadOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1. Xcode did not get any new beta versions yet. Neither was visionOS beta updated. tvOS 17.1 remains on beta 2 too.
watchOS 10.1 beta seem to cause battery draining issue on connected iPhone.
iOS 17.1 beta 3 improves Action Button behavior while kept in the pocket. iOS 17.1 will also fix radiation levels for iPhone 12 in France (Apple also published an article explaining regulator complaints).
Another addition is support for full transaction history on first US bank – Discover (following UK banks).
Some users report Wallet app crashing in this beta.
Apple Support: Understanding iPhone 12 and SAR testing in France
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Apple publishes beta 6 for iOS/iPadOS 16, macOS 13 Ventura, watchOS 9, tvOS 16. No corresponding Xcode beta was released though.
In this beta Apple keeps polishing percentage display on battery level for iPhones.
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Just a little bit over a month til the release new round of beta version is published for iOS/iPadOS 16, macOS 13 Ventura, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16.
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Apple releases bug fix releases – iOS and iPadOS 15.4.1, macOS 12.3.1 and watchOS 8.5.1. HomePod software is also updated to 15.4.1 version.
iOS fixes include battery drain fix, macOS Monterey now should have Bluetooth game controllers working properly.
Security content
All updates contain security fixes for zero-day exploits and highly recommended for installation.
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There are couple of reports showing issues with macOS 12.2 Monterey, iOS 15.3 and watchOS 8.4.
Users report that macOS 12.2 sometimes might result in battery drain during sleep when Bluetooth connection is on.
And watchOS 8.4 with iOS 15.3 update might result in sync issues with Wallet. Some cards and passes added or removed on iPhone are not synced to Watch automatically.
Also, some reports show issues with current beta versions too. Apple warns macOS Catalina and Big Sur users with FileVault volume with possible issues trying to boot into macOS 12.3. Release notes for the beta now includes the warning.
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If your Mac currently has macOS Catalina installed, installing macOS Monterey 12.3 beta or macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 beta on a volume with FileVault enabled might cause a boot loop when attempting to log back into the previous volume. (88163545)
Apple Support: Installing macOS on a separate APFS volume
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