iOS 17.4 is Officially Available Now: A Comprehensive Overview of New Features and Updates

iOS 17.4 is now officially available, bringing with it a plethora of new features and updates that are set to transform the way we interact with our iPhones and iPads. For users in the European Union, this update marks a significant shift towards a more inclusive and diverse app ecosystem.

One of the most notable changes introduced in iOS 17.4 is the pave-the-way for alternative app marketplaces on iPhone. This means that developers will now be able to create and distribute their own apps outside of the traditional App Store model, providing users with more choices and options. Additionally, this update introduces sweeping changes to the App Store itself, paving the way for new payment systems and NFC access for banks and third-party payment providers. However, it's worth noting that these features are currently limited to the European Union.

Apple has also made significant changes to gaming apps worldwide, allowing cloud gaming apps like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now to integrate with in-app purchase systems. This is a major development, as it will enable gamers to access a wider range of games and content than ever before. Moreover, mini-games, chatbots, and plugins are now able to use the in-app purchase system, further expanding the possibilities for developers.

In addition to these changes, iOS 17.4 introduces new emojis, including mushroom, Phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads. These emojis will be available in the podcast app transcripts, which allows users to follow an episode with text that highlights in sync with the audio in English, Spanish, French, and German. This feature is particularly useful for those who want to read along while listening to podcasts.

Another notable update is the addition of music recognition, which now lets users add songs they've identified to their Apple Music playlist and Library. Siri has also been given a new option to announce messages in any supported language, making it easier for users to stay informed about what's happening around them. Furthermore, stolen device protection has been enhanced, providing an added layer of security for users.

In terms of accessibility features, iOS 17.4 includes several improvements. For example, the ability to tap to play from a specific point in an episode transcript has been made available, and users can now search for a word or phrase within the text. Additionally, accessibility features such as increased contrast, voiceover, and text size increase have been enhanced.

Other notable updates include call identification, which now displays Apple-verified business names, logos, and department names when available. This feature is particularly useful for businesses looking to provide trusted information to their customers. Furthermore, messages for businesses will now provide order status, flight notifications, fraud alerts, or other transactions that users opt into.

Finally, Apple Cash virtual card numbers have been introduced, enabling users to pay with Apple Cash at merchants that don't yet accept Apple Pay by typing in their number from Wallet or using Safari autofill. This is a major development, as it will make it easier for users to access their cash rewards and benefits.

In conclusion, iOS 17.4 is a significant update that brings a wide range of new features and improvements to the iPhone and iPad. From alternative app marketplaces and gaming apps to music recognition and accessibility features, there's something for everyone in this update. Be sure to check out the link in the description below to learn more about all the new things in iOS 17.4, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments.

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Merchants that don't yet accept Apple pay by typing in your number from wallet or using Safari autofill so those are just some of the new features in iOS 17.4 of course there are a lot of other little ones and Bug changes and so be sure to click the link in the description down below to check out all of the new things in iOS 17.4 and of course subscribe to the channel so you don't miss more videos in the future this has been down with Mac Rumors thanks so much for watching and I hope to see you around in the next videoiOS 17.4 is officially available now and so here are the new features that are coming to your iPhone if you're in the EU this is a massive update that introduces sweeping changes to the App Store and apps in the European Union Paving the way for alternative app marketplaces on iPhone alternative payment systems on iOS and iPad OS and NFC access for banks and third-party payment providers again these features are unfortunately limited to the EU at this time Apple did however make worldwide changes to gaming apps Apple is now allowing cloud gaming apps like Xbox cloud gaming and Nvidia GeForce now mini games chat Bots and plugins are also now able to use the inapp purchase system alongside these changes we have the addition of new emojis like mushroom Phoenix lime broken chain and shaking heads in the podcast app transcripts lets you follow an episode with text that highlights in sync with the audio in English Spanish French and German episode text can be read in full search for a word or phrase tap to play from a specific point used with accessibility features such as text size increased contrast and voiceover this update also includes some new features like music recognition now lets you add songs that you've identified to your Apple music playlist and Library as well as Apple music classical Siri has a new option to announce messages that you receive in any supported language stolen device protection supports the option for increased Security in all locations and battery health in settings shows battery cycle count manufacture date and first use on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Models call identification now displays Apple verified business name logo and Department name when available and business updates in messages for businesses provide trusted information for order status flight notifications fraud alerts or other transactions that you opt into and lastly Apple cash virtual card numbers now enable you to pay with apple cash at Merchants that don't yet accept Apple pay by typing in your number from wallet or using Safari autofill so those are just some of the new features in iOS 17.4 of course there are a lot of other little ones and Bug changes and so be sure to click the link in the description down below to check out all of the new things in iOS 17.4 and of course subscribe to the channel so you don't miss more videos in the future this has been down with Mac Rumors thanks so much for watching and I hope to see you around 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