Apple released earlieriOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, and watchOS 10.1, respectively, added the ability to resume unfinished file transfers over mobile networks on iPhone and iPad devices. WatchOS 10.1 also added a default pinch gesture for actions like answering a call and playing or pausing music.
Apple previously released iOS 17.1 in France, addressing concerns that French regulators had found the iPhone 12 series to have excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation. This global release of iOS 17.1 also includes iPadOS 17.1, which adds the ability to transfer files via AirDrop over mobile networks even when out of Wi-Fi range.
However, since mobile network data will be used, additional charges will be added to the user's current non-unlimited data plan.
Other features include the addition of favorite songs, albums, and playlists to Apple Music, along with new song recommendations at the bottom of playlists. Additionally, there's a fix for burn-in on OLED screens and a fix for a location reset issue when pairing an Apple Watch. For iPad, support for the recently announced USB-C Apple Pencil has been added.
As for the watchOS 10.1 update launched for Apple Watch, it adds a double-pinch action, but it is only supported by Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 equipped with Sp SiP processors. After the update, it will be available for use in the default on form. If you do not want to use it, you need to turn it off through the settings.
Quick pinch gestures can support the watch face to open the smart stacking widget, answer or hang up the phone, browse messages in the notification, use the timer or stopwatch, and even snooze the alarm. In addition, it can also remotely operate the shutter in the camera app, etc., mainly to facilitate users to quickly operate the watch functions through the phone with one hand.
Apple uses the S9 SiP processor and new machine learning methods to enable the system to recognize the user's index finger and thumb quick pinching movements, and then turn specific functions and services on or off accordingly. However, it currently cannot respond to electrocardiograms, heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep focus, walkie-talkies, navigation maps during activities, mindfulness and exercise during activities, as well as emergency SOS, fall detection, and collision detection.
Other fixes include an issue that caused the climate section in the Home app to appear blank, an issue in the Weather app that disrupted city syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch, and an issue where scroll bars could unexpectedly appear on the display.
