Apple’s next iPhone update will likely be iOS 17.4, barring a surprise mini-update like iOS 17.3.1. Unusually, Apple has given us a clue as to when it’s coming, but this article aims to pinpoint the date as much as possible.
iOS 17.4 is coming soon. But exactly how much?
David Phelan
Some, but not all, of the updates relate to compliance with the European Union, where the Digital Markets Act comes into force on March 6, 2024. These elements, including opening up iOS to external app stores, must be compliant with the European Union. Specify the location by that date.
The law requires that some large online platforms: appointed as gatekeeperThis is a “digital platform that provides a critical gateway between business users and consumers. Its position gives it the power to act as a private rule-maker, potentially creating bottlenecks in the digital economy.” It means that. Apple qualifies as one of these, and according to the law, “the gatekeeper will have six months to comply with the requirements of the DMA no later than March 6, 2024.” It has been.
Since it’s Wednesday, we know that Apple will release the general release of iOS 17.4 between Friday, March 1st and Wednesday, March 6th.
Apple generally prefers to release updates on Tuesdays, but there are some cases where Monday is preferable.
The fact that the third developer beta of iOS 17.4 was released today, February 13th, and the public beta is scheduled for Wednesday, February 14th (a Valentine’s gift!), indicates that Apple is on track with its release plans. This suggests that progress is being made.
Why not? Big changes are coming to the App Store, including search engine selection for EU residents, and more changes to make it available worldwide. First, we’ll be improving our amazing stolen device protection. Additionally, new emojis (hurray) have been added, including a phoenix and several smileys shaking their heads yes or no. Oh, and a slice of lime, mouth-watering with its freshness.
This update improves Apple Cash so you can assign a virtual card number to create a virtual debit card even if Apple Pay isn’t available. We’re adding new ways to control music on HomePod or Apple TV, updating the design of Apple Music, and renaming the Listen Now tab to Home.
There will be more to come, but one of my favorites is the Running Stopwatch Live Activities.
release date
So when should we expect this riches? March 1st is a Friday, a day when only the most urgent and unexpected updates will be released, which is why it will be released on March 1st. there is no. Also available on weekends. March 6 will dawn earlier in Europe than in the United States, so Apple will release the update at 7 p.m. Central European Time excludes that day.
You have two choices. Monday, March 4th or Tuesday, March 5th. Either is fine, but I’m saying Monday, March 4th is my favorite because I’ve been considering this for months. That has a ring to it, right?For such a significant update, Apple plans to implement it on his March 4thth. See what I did there?
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