iOS 17.6 Coming Soon For iPhone Users, Here’s What’s New So Far

Apple is preparing to release iOS 17.6 soon, which will carry the build number 21G79. iOS 17.6 has been feature-light throughout the beta period, so presumably this release will mostly include bug fixes and improvements.

The information was shared on social media by a private account with a proven track record. The account has previously shared details about upcoming iOS software updates on several occasions. This news comes shortly after the account claimed that iOS 17.5.2 had been “abandoned,” presumably to make way for this release.

Apple began testing the iOS 17.6 beta shortly after the first developer beta of iOS 18, and so far the only known feature appears to be a new “Catch Up” feature in the Apple TV app for MLS Season Pass viewers. This feature lets you catch up on the game if you signed up late, by giving you a series of highlights to watch.

As we approach the release of iOS 18, these new versions of iOS 17 will remain lightweight. As a reminder, iOS 18 will be available later this fall for iPhone XS/XR users and later, and it will include a number of new features, such as the ability to place app icons wherever you want on your Home screen, new dark and tinted app icon options, Apple Intelligence for compatible devices, and more.

Have you noticed any interesting changes in the iOS 17.6 beta? Let us know in the comments below.