Apple has recently announced the official release of the much-awaited iOS 17.4 update, which brings a host of significant improvements and new features to the iPhone operating system.
The update is expected to enhance the user experience and offer added functionality to iPhone users worldwide.
One of the standout features of iOS 17.4 is the new and improved set of emojis. The latest update includes new symbols like a mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads. Additionally, 18 people and body emojis now come with the option to face them in either direction, providing users with more flexibility in expressing themselves.
Another exciting feature introduced in iOS 17.4 is the Apple Podcasts Transcripts. This new feature enables users to follow podcast episodes with synchronized text in English, Spanish, French, and German. The episode text can be read in full, searched for specific words or phrases, and tapped to play from a chosen point, with compatibility with accessibility features like Text Size, increased contrast, and VoiceOver.
The update also brings several other enhancements and bug fixes, including Music recognition, which enables users to add identified songs to Apple Music Playlists and Library, including Apple Music Classical. Siri introduces a new option to announce received messages in any supported language, enhancing the overall user experience.
In terms of security, iOS 17.4 offers enhanced protection for stolen devices, providing users with added security options globally. The update also introduces a Battery Health feature in Settings, which displays battery cycle count, manufacture date, and first use for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models.
The Call Identification feature now shows Apple-verified business names, logos, and department names when available, providing users with more reliable information. Business updates in Messages for Business deliver trusted information for various transactions, and Apple Cash virtual card numbers allow payments at merchants not yet supporting Apple Pay.
Lastly, the update addresses several issues, including blank contact pictures in Find My and resolving issues for Dual SIM users. It’s important to note that some features may vary in availability based on regions or Apple device compatibility. For detailed information on the security content of Apple software updates, visit the official Apple Security Updates website.
