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Apple Preparing iOS 17.6.1 Update Alongside iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 Betas

Apple is preparing to release a minor iOS 17.6.1 update for the iPhone, according to a post shared today by an anonymous leaker on X, formerly known as Twitter. The leaker has a private account, so we are not identifying it or linking to it, but they have proven to be a consistently accurate source for upcoming iOS updates.

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MacRumors can independently confirm that Apple is internally testing an iOS 17.6.1 update, which is present in our analytics logs.

Nothing is known about iOS 17.6.1, beyond the leaker claiming that the update will have a build number of 21G93. However, the update will almost certainly be a minor one, especially given that Apple is focused on iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 beta testing. iPhone users still running iOS 17 can expect the update to include bug fixes and/or security patches.

It is unclear when iOS 17.6.1 will be released to the public, but updates revealed by this leaker typically become available within a few weeks after they post on social media. The update will likely be released in the first half of August.

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Top Rated Comments

25 months ago

Apple software is just terrible lately. I regret the iOS 18 beta and would revert back fully if I could but the Apple Watch cannot without going to the idiot bar. I’ve lost faith in Apple as a company. The level of polish just isn’t here.

Hoping for 18.1 today. But who knows
You’re talking about the refinement of a beta of a major iOS version not being to your standards?
And you’re upset cuz you made the mistake of putting a major beta on your Apple Watch knowing full well that you can’t go back?

There’s a reason they call them betas. If you’re expecting them to be without issues and can’t handle the frustration of bugs then you’re not the right candidate for the beta testing.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
25 months ago
macrumors and their source: trust me bro
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kirky29 Avatar
25 months ago
An update designed to slow it down to make you upgrade to iOS 18 with all this fancy AI and privacy nightmare stuff? 👀👀👀 I joke I joke
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
25 months ago
Security and bug fixes are always welcomed
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
25 months ago

Apple software is just terrible lately. I regret the iOS 18 beta and would revert back fully if I could but the Apple Watch cannot without going to the idiot bar. I’ve lost faith in Apple as a company. The level of polish just isn’t here.

Hoping for 18.1 today. But who knows
My brother in Christ, why are you participating in a beta if you can’t handle an “unpolished” OS?
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
I7guy Avatar
25 months ago
Get iOS 17 as robust as possible, before iOS 18 drops….always a good strategy.
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