iOS 17.5 beta update for iPhone rolled out - All the details

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Apple is rolling out the beta testing phase for iOS 17.5, offering developers and public beta users a sneak peek at its new features. The update is anticipated to hit devices sometime next month. Previous trends suggest a mid-May release, aligning with past x.5 updates such as iOS 16.5 on May 18, iOS 15.5 on May 16, iOS 14.5 on April 26, and iOS 13.5 on May 20. As of April 17, four beta versions of iOS 17.5 have been rolled out.

Among the key additions in iOS 17.5 is the introduction of Web Distribution within the European Union, enabling users to install applications directly from developers' websites. This feature, announced by Apple last month, requires developers to opt into updated App Store business terms, including a Core Technology Fee of 0.50 euro for every first annual installation exceeding one million in the preceding 12 months. Despite Apple confirming support for Web Distribution in the beta, no developers have yet utilised this feature, 9to5Mac reported. 

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In the Apple News app, subscribers in the United States and Canada will discover a new word game called "Quartiles" after updating to iOS 17.5. This joins the roster of games available on Apple News+, including daily crossword and crossword mini games introduced last year. Additionally, iOS 17.5 integrates Game Center with these games, allowing users to view leaderboards for Daily Solve Time and Daily Score stats.

The update also brings minor design changes, including a dynamic colour update for the Podcasts widget, a redesigned "Reading Goal" icon in the Apple Books app, and a new glyph in the Settings app for "Passkeys Access for Web Browsers" under “Privacy & Security.”

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Notably, iOS 17.5 appears to incorporate anti-stalking capabilities for accessories like AirTags, aligning with Apple's collaboration