When Will Apple Release iOS 17.4 for iPhones?

[MacRumors]

Apple has been beta testing iOS 17.4 for nearly a month now. Below, we explain when the update is likely to be released to all users.

In its press release announcing major App Store changes in the EU, which were implemented in response to new regulations under the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple confirmed that iOS 17.4 will be released at some point in March:

Developers can learn about these changes on the Apple Developer Support page and can begin testing new capabilities today in the iOS 17.4 beta. The new capabilities will become available to users in the 27 EU countries beginning in March 2024.

Apple has until March 6 to comply with the Digital Markets Act, in order to avoid fines, so iOS 17.4 will likely be released on or before that date.

In addition to the changes in the EU, key new features in iOS 17.4 include Apple Podcasts transcripts, a new iMessage security protocol, new emoji, and the ability to use the Apple Cash card on more websites by generating a virtual card number. The update also includes preparations for the launch of next-generation CarPlay later this year.

iOS 17.4 is compatible with the iPhone XS and newer. The update will be available in the Settings app under General → Software Update.

Other software updates expected to be released in March include iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1.

Article Link: When Will Apple Release iOS 17.4 for iPhones?

 

[vertsix]

RC next Tuesday. Release following Tuesday.

I'm from the future, trust me.

 

[sjsharksfan12]

RC next Tuesday. Release following Tuesday.

I'm from the future, trust me.

Don't they typically do public releases on Monday though?

 

[StuBeck]

Between now and September 2024 is my guess.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

RC next Tuesday. Release following Tuesday.

I'm from the future, trust me.

Lottery numbers pls 🤞

 

[robd003]

I've got a feeling 17.4 is going to be buggy due to all the architectural changes

 

[Chuckeee]

Since I don’t live in the EU, I’m in no rush for this update.

 

[BigDO]

I've got a feeling 17.4 is going to be buggy due to all the architectural changes

I’m definitely disabling auto updates for this one. Too much malicious compliance built in which is bound to break stuff even if not in the EU.

 

[Itsedstech]

March 6 with new iPad Pro unveiling. Invites next week or surprise press release on morning of 16.4 update.

 

[Realityck]

Monday March 4th s/b the 17.4 release date.

RC will be next Tuesday 27th at 10 am PST. This week saw 17.4 beta 4 released Feb 20th for devs and PB testers same day, a telling sign that its just about done.

 

[Carlson-online]

Apple has been beta testing iOS 17.4 for nearly a month now. Below, we explain when the update is likely to be released to all users.

In its press release announcing major App Store changes in the EU, which were implemented in response to new regulations under the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple confirmed that iOS 17.4 will be released at some point in March:Apple has until March 6 to comply with the Digital Markets Act, in order to avoid fines, so iOS 17.4 will likely be released on or before that date.

In addition to the changes in the EU, key new features in iOS 17.4 include Apple Podcasts transcripts, a new iMessage security protocol, new emoji, and the ability to use the Apple Cash card on more websites by generating a virtual card number. The update also includes preparations for the launch of next-generation CarPlay later this year.

iOS 17.4 is compatible with the iPhone XS and newer. The update will be available in the Settings app under General → Software Update.

Other software updates expected to be released in March include iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1.

Article Link: When Will Apple Release iOS 17.4 for iPhones?

So monday 4th March then. shocker

 

[contacos]

Can’t wait what the verdict by the EU will be

 

[sw1tcher]

I've got a feeling 17.4 is going to be buggy due to all the architectural changes

Unlike all the prior versions of iOS 17? 😝

 

[Lukefish]

can you access these changes if you change your region in settings? 👀

 

[Realityck]

can you access these changes if you change your region in settings? 👀

Change the language and region on iPhone

You can change the language and region of your iPhone when you travel or move.

support.apple.com

I would think this is verified by your GPS location and other things?

 

[CarAnalogy]

can you access these changes if you change your region in settings? 👀

(anecdotal) Reports from EU indicate it is set by your cellular network.

 

[TigerNike23]

(anecdotal) Reports from EU indicate it is set by your cellular network.

That would make sense.

 

[bollman]

Wonder if the changes will be ”undone” if you put a non-EU SIM in the phone?
Else, this might be the time to find old SIMs and sell to US
Even if they are ”deactivated”, the Phone should pick up that it is a EU SIM.

 

[bollman]

It can’t be based on what network you are on, or it would get really messy rather quickly.

 

[henry72]

Don't forget iMessage with PQ3 - https://security.apple.com/blog/imessage-pq3/

"Support for PQ3 will start to roll out with the public releases of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, and watchOS 10.4"

 

[sw1tcher]

(anecdotal) Reports from EU indicate it is set by your cellular network.

That would make sense.

It can’t be based on what network you are on, or it would get really messy rather quickly.

Doing so would prevent iPhone users who don't have an active wireless service plan and are just using their (spare) iPhone over Wi-Fi as a content consumption device from accessing the alternative app store.

I wonder what the EU thinks about that?

 

[ZeebUK]

Can’t wait to see if CarPlay does anything new on my car - can already use voice to change temperature, radio, etc. Not too much of a leap to be allowed to use CarPlay too…

 

[bollman]

Doing so would prevent iPhone users who don't have an active wireless service plan and are just using their (spare) iPhone over Wi-Fi as a content consumption device from accessing the alternative app store.

I wonder what the EU thinks about that?

Afaik, this only affects phones. I don’t think alternate stores will be available on iPad, or?
If not, an iPhone without SIM is just a tiny iPad and does not qualify for an alternate store.

 

[Fuzzball84]

When its ready….. 🤨

 

[Rafagon]

Since I don’t live in the EU, I’m in no rush for this update.

I updated to the iOS 17.4 Public Beta today. I was hoping to see the new "hello" screen I've seen mentioned and, disappointingly, there was no new "hello" screen.