Apple Releases iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 With EU App Changes, New Emoji, Podcast Transcripts and More

[Queues]

Does anyone know whether any of the 17.x updates have addressed (or claimed to address) the alarm bug that was reported on months ago? I’m still running into problems where alarms don’t go off on my phone/watch. Or where the alarm will appear on the screen but be completely muted.

 

[vroom2]

RC seems to be the same. So nothing to see here. 😂😂🤣

Wrong 😂😂🤣

 

[krspkbl]

Had to download new update and I was on RC.

Anyway, boring update. If only Apple released support for alt stores worldwide.

 

[falkon-engine]

17.4 Final Build: 21E219
17.4 RC: 21E217

So this is an update to the RC. Hopefully it addresses battery drain issues on the RC. Also, it has a carrier settings update.

 

[krspkbl]

Sorry for the dumb question. So in the USA we’re not going to get alternative app stores?

European Union only

 

[ELman]

No watch, Mac or TV OS update? I have a feeling this update was pushed out the door to meet the E.U.deadline.

 

[gower2352]

I got 17.4 update but error saying unable to install at this time initially said needed wifi. Apple tech support says I’m on latest software 😂😂😂

 

[maldahleh]

No watch, Mac or TV OS update? I have a feeling this update was pushed out the door to meet the E.U.deadline.

I think they'll come later this week, the iOS RC was last week, the RC for the rest was yesterday

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Still no lawnmower emojis and a lack of garden implements other than shovel and broom.

 

[diego.caraballo]

Stopwatch Live Activity is working for anyone?
Or it was removed?

iOS 17.4 Beta Adds Stopwatch Live Activity

iOS 17.4 introduces a small but useful change for the Clock app's Stopwatch function, adding the timer to Apple's Live Activities feature....

www.macrumors.com

 

[Fuzzball84]

Doubt it tbh, most apps on Android are still distributed through the Google Play Store

I agree... in todays world where scams are proliferating all over... most people are just going to want to stick to an official App Store... and if that App Store happens to be the OS/device makers store... even more so.

For most people it's just not worth it to download even a single App via another route if it then opens up your device in any way to attack at all.

 

[Konigi]

No macOS update, and other Apple's OS? I'm surprised.

 

[Kford]

Aren’t the EU paving the way for pirated games and apps or worse malware on to your iPhone by allowing you to apps and games from anywhere

 

[LightProtector]

I'm very excited for reportedly better performance and especially battery life.

 

[LightProtector]

Sorry for the dumb question. So in the USA we’re not going to get alternative app stores?

Correct

 

[backstreetboy]

No macOS update, and other Apple's OS? I'm surprised.

RC for those was only released yesterday………

 

[minik]

I noticed scrolling issue in Safari under iOS 17.3.1 recently. Wondering if 17.4 fixes it.

 

[dadiy]

I hope 15 pro max battery life is improved so Im not charging twice a day.

 

[danieldk]

Agreed. Unfortunately, politicians don't consider things like that (they'd actually have to understand the subject matter at hand). They care about throwing their weight around and getting their way, consequences be d***ed.

The DMA deadline has been announced in 2022:

Digital Markets Act: rules for digital gatekeepers to ensure open markets enter into force

Tomorrow, the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) will enter into force. The new Regulation will put an end to unfair practices by companies that act as gatekeepers in the online platform economy.

ec.europa.eu

It's Apple's choice to do the release that complies with the regulation last-minute.

 

[backstreetboy]

These are silly. Add a changelog tab in the app for those that care. Me having to tap continue on every Apple app is a joke.

 

[spytech]

For those who are in the EU and already updated, where can side loading be disabled? I read here that it can be disabled on devices one controls through the Screen Time functionality, but how can one do it on his/her own device?

 

[JosephAW]

Will hold out until there’s a dot one update, I’m sure this was rushed so it’s probably gonna be a hot mess.

 

[danieldk]

Just a guess here, but I can imagine a fair amount of apps are about to be pulled from the App Store in EU countries.

Just like all those apps that are pulled from the Google Play Store and are in the many alternative Android App Stores? Oh wait...

Most developers/apps will (also) stay in the Apple App Store. Users trust the Apple App Store most and developers will want to be where the users are.

I think the best thing that may come out of this (though it requires that the EU shoots down some of Apple's restrictions) would be an app store with apps that are not allowed in the Apple App Store, like emulators.

 

[jooish]

Hell yeah... psyched about the mushroom emoji.

 

[tywebb13]

It's not just iOS and iPadOS 17.4.

We have these out too:

iOS 17.4 build 21E219
iPadOS 17.4 build 21E219
iOS 16.7.6 build 20H320
iPadOS 16.7.6 build 20H320
iOS 15.8.2 build 19H384 - also available for iPod Touch 7
iPadOS 15.8.2 build 19H384