iOS 17.1.1 Update: Addresses NFC Bug on iPhone 15, watchOS 10.1.1 Fixes Battery Drain Issue on Apple Watches

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by Preeti Anand November 9, 2023 0 comments

Apple is distributing iOS 17.1.1 to eligible iPhone models, including critical bug updates for Apple Pay and NFC functionality on the recently released iPhone 15 series of smartphones. According to prior reports, these handsets experienced problems when being wirelessly charged in some autos. The iOS 17.1.1 update also addresses a problem with the lock screen weather widget. With the latest version of watchOS 10.1.1, the Cupertino company has also solved an issue that caused Apple Watch batteries to deplete quickly.

Apple has solved a flaw affecting NFC operation on the iPhone 15 series, which includes the iPhone 15, iPhone Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max

According to the release notes for the iOS 17.1.1 update, Apple has solved a flaw affecting NFC operation on the iPhone 15 series, which includes the iPhone 15, iPhone Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the business, after using wireless charging in some cars, Apple Pay and other NFC capabilities would be inaccessible on the handsets.

Apple is also releasing iPadOS 17.1.1 alongside iOS 17.1.1

Apple is also releasing iPadOS 17.1.1 alongside iOS 17.1.1, which includes a fix lock for the screen widget, which resulted in snow not being displayed correctly. The company is testing iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, although these software improvements aren’t expected until next month.

watchOS 10.1.1 is also now available for compatible Apple Watch devices

watchOS 10.1.1 is also now available for compatible Apple Watch devices, just two weeks after the firm launched NameDrop support for the wristwatch, as well as a new Double Tap gesture specific to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Apple only notes one notable change in the watchOS 10.1.1 update: a remedy for high battery drain that afflicted currently supported Apple Watch models following the previous watchOS 10.1 update. Users have previously complained on social media that their Apple Watch batteries were quickly draining, and Apple told service providers last week that a patch was in the works.

The release notes for Apple’s most recent updates do not include solutions for any security issues, implying that these minor updates are essentially bug fixes. However, suppose you have been afflicted by the difficulties impacting the iPhone 15 series or the Apple Watch. In that case, it may be worthwhile to download and install the most recent updates for your smartphone and wearable.