Apple Introduces 'Quartiles' Word Game in iOS 17.5 Update

The new game, available exclusively on Apple News+, challenges players to form words from tiles, featuring scoring and leaderboards.

Quartiles word game debuts in iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and macOS 14.5 Sonoma, enhancing the Apple News+ puzzles section.
Players earn points by assembling words from tiles, with bonuses for longer words and completing all five 'quartiles'.
The game includes a tutorial, scoring verification, and a shuffle feature to rearrange tiles.
Game Center integration allows players to view leaderboards and rankings within the Apple News+ app.
Quartiles can be played offline, offering flexibility for users with the new automatic downloads option.