Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, tvOS 17.1

Along with watchOS 10.1, Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, and tvOS 17.1.

macOS Sonoma 14.1

macOS Sonoma‌ 14.1‌ can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Settings. According to Apple’s release notes, the update provides enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac including:

° Favorites expanded in Music to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library;

° Apple warranty status for Mac, AirPods, and Beats headphones and earbuds are available in System Settings;

° Fixes an issue where the System Services settings within Location Services may reset;

° Fixes an issue that may prevent encrypted external drives from mounting.

Apple has also released macOS 13.6.1 and macOS 12.7.1 updates for older machines.

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads by gong to System Settings > General > Software Update.

According to Apple’s release notes, the updates:

AirDrop

• Content continues to transfer over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range

StandBy

• New options to control when the display turns off (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max)

Music

• Favorites expanded to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library
• New cover art collection offers designs that change colors to reflect the music in your playlist
• Song suggestions appear at the bottom of every playlist, making it easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

• Option to choose a specific album to use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen
• Home key support for Matter locks
• Improved reliability of Screen Time settings syncing across devices
• Fixes an issue that may cause the Significant Location privacy setting to reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time
• Resolves an issue where the names of incoming callers may not appear when you are on another call
• Addresses an issue where custom and purchased ringtones may not appear as options for your text tone
• Fixes an issue that may cause the keyboard to be less responsive
• Crash detection optimizations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)
• Fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence

On an iPhone 12, iOS 17.1 address French government concerns about radiation levels. On the iPad, ‌iPadOS 17‌.1 adds support for the USB-C Apple Pencil that was announced last week. 

tvOS 17.1

tvOS 17.1 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌ set-top box. Go to System > Software Update. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 17.1 automatically.

According to Apple’s release notes, the Enhance Dialogue feature first announced in tvOS 17 for the second-generation HomePod has expanded to the original ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini in tvOS 17.1, though the HomePods will also need the just-released ‌HomePod‌ 17.1 software that came out today.

tvOS 17.1 also includes a new favoriting option in the Music app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌, along with some other minor Music changes.

As far as the HomePod firmware, your HomePod and HomePod mini should automatically update. If not:

• Make sure that your iOS device is updated to the latest version of iOS.
• On your iOS device, open the Home app and tap  the house icon in the upper-left corner.
• Tap Software Update.
• Tap Install. This will install the update on all of your HomePod speakers you have set up in your home.