Ahead of the iOS 18 release date, Apple is all set to seed the iOS 17.6 update for all eligible iPhone users with the build number 21G79. According to a report by 9to5Mac, iPhone users will soon be able to download iOS 17.6. Further, the report suggests that iOS 17.6 will be light on the features and focus on bug fixes and improvements.

According to the report citing a top leakster with a great track record, the iOS 17.5.2 was scrapped. However, Apple has not confirmed any update at the time of writing this. Now, the report suggests that the tech giant has already started testing the iOS 17.6 beta update and may make a public rollout soon.

In terms of features, MLS Season Pass members will likely see a new Catch-up option added to the Apple TV app. The technology will allow fans to catch up on the game if they arrive late by displaying a sequence of highlights. It may also include features such as Alert for Unknown International Senders, Live Activity Scheduling for News, Privacy Update in Shortcuts, and the renaming of Siri & Dictation to simply Siri.

Meanwhile, the iOS 18 release date has been among the top queries by iPhone users, especially those holding the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro MAX devices as they will get the Apple Intelligence features along with the upcoming iPhone 16 series. Not only that, the first iOS 18 beta update is already out.