Apple has just released iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone users and it comes with new powers for the iPhone devices. In this article, we are going to explore some very cool features given by Apple in this new update. This update was officially launched by Apple on 5th March 2024 with 1.7GB of size. However, the size may differ for the different users and that’s totally normal and you don’t have to worry about it as it may depend on the fact that when your device was last updated to the previously iOS versions. Now let’s explore some cool features given in this new iOS 17.4 update.
iOS 17.4 updates for the European citizens:
So the very first and major change that has come is for the European citizens and the change is about something called sideloading what that mean is you can now download applications and other files outside of the Apple’s Appstore, like from other applications sources or from the browsers.
And not only this but also you can now use other payment methods in iPhone’s iOS 17.4 other than the Apple’s default payment system. So if you’re someone from Europe region then you’re going to take advantages of these two major updates from Apple.
Emojis update:
Now the next very cool feature that all iPhone users can experience is the launch of the new emojis in iOS 17.4 which includes Head Shaking Horizontally and vertically, Phoenix, Lime and Brown Mushroom etc… under the iPhone’s keyboard. These new emojis can add some extra fun during chatting with your loved ones.
Podcast update:
If you’re someone who loves to listen to the podcasts then you are going to love this next update in iOS 17.4 in which you can transcribe the podcasts which are being spoken in the podcast. Using one button which you scroll through the entire podcast in text format. Currently only four languages including English, French, Spanish and German language are supported only.
Different languages inclusivity in messaging with Siri:
The next update comes with the Siri in iPhones in which automatic send message section under Settings > Siri & Search has been renamed with Messaging with Siri where it’s really helpful for the people who needs to send or receive messages to the ones who speaks different languages. And when you’ll receive message from someone who speaks or types in languages such as French, German, Italian and Arabic then Siri can help to read those messages for you now.
Stolen device protection:
The next update in iOS 17.4 is really useful for every Apple user which is based on the Stolen Device protection which has got some additional security that enforces 1 hour delay at all locations before one could reach out to any sensitive/critical areas of your iPhone/iPad. While in the earlier updates it was not the case and 1 hour delay was used to enforced only under unfamiliar locations that’s out of your home/office.
Call Identification:
With this update, while you receive any call then you can now see the Apple verified business’s names, department names along with the logo of the respective company, where these information shall be the subject of the availability.
Battery Health:
This update has given only for the iPhone 15 users wherein the interface of battery in the settings app has been changed. Now the battery health can be readout as “Normal” instead of the percentage number which reflects in the previous versions of iPhones. Tapping into the battery health will show up
few options like “cycle count”, “manufacturing date” along with the “first use date” of the device.
Also, in iPhone 15 models the company has updated the support information for battery as iPhone 15 can maintain 80% of almost its original capacity at 1000 complete charge cycles.
Virtual card numbers:
Apple has added a new feature in the Wallet app where you can generate a virtual card number to make payments in case if you’re not able to pay via Apple pay.
This feature helps people who lives out of the EU region to make payments seamlessly.
Final Words:
We hope you have enjoyed reading this article and it could help you in understanding some major updates in iOS 17.4 that was given by Apple this month. You can install this update into your iPhone (if applicable) and seamlessly enjoy the above and more features of this update.
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