📱iOS 17.4 introduces new features and updates for iPhone users.
🌍Side-loading and default app options are added specifically for the EU region.
🔋Battery health features are enhanced for iPhone 15 models, with increased cycle count and longevity.
🎵Music recognition in the Apple Music app now allows users to add identified songs to playlists.
📻Podcasts now include full episode transcripts for better accessibility and searchability.
What are the major updates in iOS 17.4?
—iOS 17.4 brings updates in various areas including modem, side-loading, default browsers, in-app payment methods, battery health, music recognition, podcasts, Siri, widgets, call identification, stolen device protection, pass key access, phone dialer features, and shortcuts.
Is the side-loading feature available worldwide?
—No, the side-loading feature is specifically available for the European Union region.
Which iPhone models benefit from the enhanced battery health?
—iPhone 15 models have an increased cycle count, allowing them to last longer without significant battery degradation.
Can identified songs be added to playlists in Apple Music?
—Yes, iOS 17.4 allows users to add songs they have identified through music recognition to their playlists.
What is the new feature in podcasts?
—Podcasts now include full episode transcripts, making it easier to search for specific content and improving accessibility.
00:02iOS 17.4 is released, bringing new features and updates to iPhone users worldwide.
00:19A new modem update resolves connectivity issues experienced by some users.
01:00Side-loading is introduced for the European Union, allowing alternate app stores and default app options.
02:01Battery health improvements include increased cycle count for iPhone 15 models.
03:08Music recognition in Apple Music now allows users to add identified songs to playlists.
04:01Podcasts now include full episode transcripts for better accessibility and searchability.
05:20Phone dialer features now include a blurred version of the background and call identification for Apple verified businesses.
08:31Shortcuts have an updated UI and the ability to get physical activity information.
