Apple launched the iOS 17.4 replace on Wednesday (March 6) as the newest OS model for help iPhone fashions alongside iPadOS 17.4. The replace brings long-awaited help for third-party app shops in the European Union the place Apple has been pressured to adjust to the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). iOS 17.4 consists of new emoji, modifications to the battery interface on iPhone 15 fashions, transcripts in Apple podcasts, and enhancements to the Stolen Device Protection characteristic, amongst different enhancements. Additionally, iOS 17.4 provides the possibility to pick non-Apple Pay fee providers for customers in the EU. It additionally comes with a number of safety fixes and patches.
iOS 17.4 is now obtainable for obtain as the newest software program replace for supported iPhone fashions. The new iOS model brings main modifications to iPhone fashions in Europe. With iOS 17.4, customers in the EU international locations can obtain another app retailer and set up apps from exterior the Apple App Store. Additionally, EU customers will even get new default app controls and extra methods to make in-app funds. Safari has additionally acquired some enhancements and can now let customers select a brand new default browser possibility. The DMA mandates these modifications in the EU.
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Apple is offering new emojis to iPhone customers with iOS 17.4. New mushroom, phoenix, lime, damaged chain, and shaking heads emoji at the moment are obtainable on the emoji keyboard. In the newest iOS model, customers can avail automated podcast transcriptions in English, Spanish, French, and German.Â
The patches in iOS 17.4 carry enhancements to the Stolen Device Protection characteristic. It provides a brand new possibility in Siri to announce messages customers obtain in any supported language. Music recognition can now add songs you may have recognized to your Apple Music Playlists and Library, in addition to Apple Music Classic.
Further, Battery Health in Settings will now present battery cycle rely, manufacture date, and first use on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro fashions. The replace provides enhancements to Call Identification, Business updates in Messages, and Apple Cash digital card numbers. The iOS 17.4 replace additionally fixes issues with contact footage in Find My and a problem with twin SIM.
To obtain the iOS 17.4 replace, go to Settings > General > Software Update> Install Now and comply with the onscreen prompts. Users are suggested to maintain their iPhone items related to an influence supply till the replace completes set up.
