New features coming to iPhones around the world: iOS 17.4 It will arrive next week. After a month of beta testing, the new release will bring with it some interesting new features. But, often, understanding what’s new in an update isn’t easy: we thought we’d talk to you about them in this article five features which you will soon be able to test. Some of which will arrive to respond to requests from the European Union.
5 features coming to iOS 17.4, to try on your iPhone
Apple is implementing some changes related to European rules for digital competitiveness. Although most of the changes will mainly concern programmers and the way they can offer subscriptions and in-app payments, some changes concern users directly. And some developers have already tested them in the Release Candidate: from next week we could all try them.
Gaming streaming on iPhone: the most interesting features coming to iOS 17.4
The most interesting innovation among the functions of iOS 17.4, closely linked to the new European Union regulations, concerns all gamers. With iOS 17.4Apple opens the doors to streaming game apps on the App Store globally.
This means that software like Xbox Cloud Gaming e GeForce NOW they will finally be within reach of the fingers of all iPhone owners. In the past, however, users would have had to log in through Safari to play with their subscriptions. This change makes it much easier to play the latest games from your Apple smartphone.
Messages with Siri: the digital assistant helps you stay in touch
Siri makes itself heard differently with iOS 17.4. You can now choose to have the messages you receive announced in the language you prefer, making chats with international friends more manageable. A solution that makes it easier to chat with those who speak a language different from ours. And that makes Siri a much more useful personal assistant.
New features in iOS 17.4: iMessage becomes more secure
Speaking of messages, with iOS 17.4 Apple implements a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol to improve end-to-end messaging iMessage. This allows you to protect your messages not only with current technology, but also resist quantum attacks in the future.
A leap into the future of encryption that puts iPhone users one step ahead of other messaging apps, like WhatsApp, Telegram e Signal. A touch of security that will make your conversations even more private and protected.
Stolen Device Protection: Double your security
After the introduction of stolen device protection with iOS 17.3the new release, iOS 17.4, further raises the level of security. Now, users can always require double authentication, whether they are at home or in unknown places. An addition that makes the protection of Apple devices even safer, without sacrificing comfort when you are safe at home.
A better battery (if you have an iPhone 15)
If you bought the last one iPhone 15, then you will have another reason to rejoice. It’s not really something to “try”, but iOS 17.4 brings with it an exclusive feature for users of this model. The iPhone 15 battery will last even longer, with at least 1,000 full cycles before reaching 80% battery health. In comparison, previous models stopped at 500 cycles. Furthermore, as BGR reports, the Isettings will provide a detailed report, showing your iPhone’s cycle count, the battery’s manufacturing date, and when it was first used.
Added to these new features are many others. Both those related to EU rules, such as the possible arrival of alternative app stores (although perhaps we should wait a while to see one) and new default options for browsers. Additionally, third-party apps will be able to access NFC. And then there will be many new features regarding the Apple apps, such as podcast transcriptions, the Home tab for Apple Music, Books and Podcasts, and then the inevitable new podcasts. In short: many new things on the iPhone to try.
