Apple Unveils iOS 17.4: Here's What to Expect for Your iPhone

iPhone users should promptly check for the iOS 17.4 update, which brings significant enhancements

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Notably, iOS 17.4 introduces support for third-party app stores, a major shift prompted by EU legislation.

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This change allows EU iPhone users to download apps from sources other than Apple's App Store, marking a significant departure from past policies.

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However, this new feature is limited to iPhone users within the European Union.

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For users outside the EU, iOS 17.4 brings an array of new emoji, including a mushroom, lime, broken chain, and a striking burning phoenix emoji.

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Additionally, the Apple Podcasts app now offers written transcripts for episodes in multiple languages, enhancing accessibility.

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Other updates in iOS 17.4 include music recognition for adding identified songs to playlists, Siri's ability to announce messages, and enhanced stolen device protection.

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Battery Health settings now provide detailed information on battery cycle count and manufacturing details for iPhone 15 models.

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Call Identification now displays verified business information when available, improving caller identification.

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To install iOS 17.4, users can navigate to Settings, tap General, and select Software Update to initiate the download process.

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