iOS 17.1 expected to be released next week with new features and bug fixes, including changes to address iPhone 12 radiation concerns from French regulators. New features include AirDrop transfer over the internet, Apple Music upgrades, options for StandBy mode, Connected Cards feature for UK users, and improvements to the Photo Shuffle feature. The update also includes optimizations for the new Action button, flashlight indicator for iPhone 14 Pro users, and bug fixes for performance issues.

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