According to TechRadar , although iOS 17.3 has just been updated, the first beta of iOS 17.4 has already appeared, giving the Apple community a clear look at the upcoming changes to the iPhone.
The most notable change is that third-party app stores and web browsers will soon be allowed to run on iPhones. These changes will be available to users in the EU (European Union).
However, in addition to these major changes, iOS 17.4 also brings many other updates and improvements. Below are some of the notable features that have been discovered.
Allow cloud gaming service applications
A major change, not just for the EU but applicable worldwide , is Apple's decision to allow cloud-based game streaming. This means apps like Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now will be allowed to function as standalone applications, rather than being accessible only through a browser as before. This will make online gaming on iPhones much smoother.
Apple opens the door for cloud gaming service apps to the App Store.
The new Apple Pencil
Although not a feature of iOS 17.4, 9to5Mac found evidence in internal files of this iOS version suggesting that Apple is developing the Apple Pencil 3. The highlight of this new generation of stylus is its ability to work with the Find My app.
Apple is reportedly developing the Apple Pencil 3.
This feature will help users easily find their pen if lost, especially useful for a small, easily misplaced item like the Apple Pencil. However, the official release date of the Apple Pencil 3 has not yet been confirmed, nor is it clear whether it will support Ultra-Wideband technology for precise location tracking.
Podcast recording
Just as Apple Music can display the lyrics of the song being played, the Podcasts app can now also display the text content (recording) of the podcast being played. Similar to Apple Music, words will be highlighted as they are read, but the difference is that these recordings are generated entirely automatically.
Podcasts can automatically create content recordings.
Improve Stolen Device Protection features.
Apple added a notable feature called Stolen Device Protection to iOS 17.3. This feature specifically protects against phone thieves from accessing and changing information on iOS devices. Specifically, the device will require Face ID or Touch ID for sensitive actions such as changing passwords or iCloud accounts, even when the phone is unlocked. It will also require a delay before changing certain settings, such as turning off Find My iPhone.
With the iOS 17.4 beta, this feature is slightly improved, allowing users to choose to always enable deferral requests or only turn it on when they are away from familiar locations, such as home or work.
The Stolen Device Protection feature has been improved in iOS 17.4.
Add new emojis
The iOS 17.4 beta also adds six new emojis: nodding head, shaking head, lemon slice, fire phoenix, broken chain, and mushroom.
New emojis in iOS 17.4
Siri multilingual
With iOS 17.4 beta, iPhone users can set Siri to read messages in their preferred language, even without changing Siri's primary language. For example, you can keep Siri's primary language as English (for listening and replying) but ask the virtual assistant to read messages in French. While this feature is rarely used, it will certainly be useful for some people.
Siri can read text messages in other languages.
Overall, iOS 17.4 brings many welcome updates and improvements, especially for EU users. These new features promise to enhance the iPhone experience in many ways.
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