Exploring iOS 17.4. and 17.4.1 Updates and Features!
Discover the latest features and improvements of the iOS 17.4 and 17.4.1 updates for your Apple devices. Stay up-to-date with the latest enhancements and explore the benefits they bring to your user experience.
Apple recently released its latest iOS updates, 17.4 and 17.4.1. These updates bring a range of new features and improvements to enhance the user experience. In this article, we will explore the new updates of iOS 17.4 and 17.4.1 and how they can benefit users.
iOS 17.4 Features and Updates:
Emoji
iOS 17.4 new emojis include mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads. Also, 18 people and body emojis can now face either direction.
Apple Podcasts
Transcripts provide a way for you to follow an episode with text that matches the audio in English, Spanish, French, and German. You can read the complete text of the episode, search for specific words or phrases, start playing the audio from a particular point, and use accessibility features such as Text Size, Increase Contrast, and VoiceOver.
Music Recognition
With the help of user-friendly software, you can easily identify any song and add it to your Apple Music playlists and library, without any hassle. The service works seamlessly for all genres of music, including Apple Music Classical.
Siri Message Announcements
Apple's Siri now offers a new feature that enables the announcement of incoming messages in any language that it supports. This means that Siri can read out your messages as soon as they arrive, and you can conveniently stay updated on your messages without having to check your phone.
Stolen Device Protection
The Stolen Device Protection feature is a highly beneficial security measure that provides enhanced protection in all facets. This feature functions to safeguard your device from theft or loss, ensuring that your personal information and data remain secure at all times. With Stolen Device Protection, you can rest assured that your device is protected against unauthorized access and misuse.
Battery Health Updates
In the Settings section of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, users can access a detailed overview of their device's battery health. This includes information such as the number of battery cycles the device has gone through, the date the battery was manufactured, and the initial use of the battery. This feature allows users to monitor the health of their device's battery and make informed decisions about its usage.
Call Identification Enhancement
When you receive a call, you can use the Call Identification feature to view verified business information such as the name, logo, and department details (if available) of the caller. This helps you to quickly identify the caller and their affiliation with the business.
Messages for Business Updates
With the latest updates in Messages for Business, you can now receive prompt and accurate information on various transactions that matter to you. Whether it's updates on your order status, flight notifications, fraud alerts, or other important details, you can rely on this feature to stay informed and up-to-date with ease. Simply choose the transactions you want to receive updates on and let Messages for Business handle the rest.
Apple Cash Integration
Apple Cash virtual card numbers are a convenient way to make payments at merchants without using your physical card. These virtual card numbers are unique and can be generated for each transaction, ensuring the security of your transactions. With Apple Cash, you can easily make payments using your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
Find My Contact Picture Fix
This update addresses a problem that causes contact images to appear as blank in the Find My app. After installing this update, the contact pictures will be displayed correctly in the app.
Dual SIM Issue Resolution
This update addresses a problem that Dual SIM users were facing, where the phone number would switch from primary to secondary and become visible to a group that they had messaged. With this fix, users can ensure that their phone numbers remain private and are not shared inadvertently.
iOS 17.4.1 Features and Updates:
The latest iOS update, version 17.4.1, has been released by Apple and is now available for download.
This update includes important bug fixes and security patches for your iPhone, making it a crucial update for all users.
iOS 17.4 update download is quite easy; just go to Settings, then General, and finally Software Update. Once you reach this page, simply tap Update Now and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.
While Apple has not yet specified the issues that this update addresses, it is expected that the update will provide fixes for any potential security vulnerabilities or bugs that could negatively impact your iPhone's performance.
That's all for now. For any new information provided by Apple, we will make sure to keep you updated here. For more details, read apple support guide:
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