What’s Happening To Apple ? | iOS 17.2.1 & iOS 17.3 Follow Up!

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5 min, 46 sec

The video discusses recent problems with iOS 17.2.1 and the problematic beta release of iOS 17.3.

Summary

  • iOS 17.2.1 released unusually close to Christmas, claimed to fix bugs but had issues like battery drain not mentioned in US release notes.
  • Users reported cell service outages and performance issues in low power mode on iOS 17.2.1.
  • iOS 17.3 beta 2 had a disastrous release, causing boot loops on devices with the Back Tap feature enabled, leading Apple to pull the update.
  • The video also introduces a new splash screen in iOS 17.3 for spatial video capture in the camera app.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Recent iOS Issues

0:00 - 28 sec

Introduction to the issues with recent iOS beta releases and user feedback.

Introduction to the issues with recent iOS beta releases and user feedback.

  • The speaker begins by addressing the interesting couple of weeks Apple has had with iOS betas.
  • There's a discussion on iOS 17.3 as a disaster beta release and issues with iOS 17.2.1 that the speaker and users have encountered.

Chapter 2

iOS 17.2.1 Release and Issues

0:29 - 1 min, 5 sec

Details on the iOS 17.2.1 release, its unexpected timing, and issues not mentioned in US release notes.

Details on the iOS 17.2.1 release, its unexpected timing, and issues not mentioned in US release notes.

  • iOS 17.2.1 was released on December 18th, close to Christmas, which is not typical for Apple.
  • The update was supposed to fix bugs, but only Japanese release notes mentioned battery drain issues.

Chapter 3

Cell Service and Low Power Mode Problems

1:41 - 59 sec

Cell service outages and low power mode causing performance issues in iOS 17.2.1.

Cell service outages and low power mode causing performance issues in iOS 17.2.1.

  • The speaker has experienced cell service outages where coverage should be available on iOS 17.2 and 17.2.1.
  • Users report the iPhone acting strangely when low power mode is enabled, causing freezing and performance degradation.

Chapter 4

iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Release Disaster

2:45 - 1 min, 52 sec

The catastrophic release of iOS 17.3 beta 2 caused boot loops on certain iPhones.

The catastrophic release of iOS 17.3 beta 2 caused boot loops on certain iPhones.

  • iOS 17.3 beta 2 was released on January 3rd but was quickly pulled due to causing boot loops on devices with Back Tap enabled.
  • Apple has yet to re-release a fixed version for developers but has released a public beta.

Chapter 5

iOS 17.3 Features and Outlook

4:43 - 59 sec

A look at a new feature in iOS 17.3 and expectations for upcoming beta releases.

A look at a new feature in iOS 17.3 and expectations for upcoming beta releases.

  • The speaker discusses a new splash screen in iOS 17.3 for spatial video capture.
  • There is an anticipation of a new beta release for iOS 17.3 following the beta 2 disaster.

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