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iOS 17.4 introduces several new features and enhancements to improve your iPhone experience.
These include transcripts in the Podcasts app, security improvements for iMessage, and more.
Let’s take a closer look at all the changes iOS 17.4 brings to the table.
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On select vehicles with CarPlay instrument cluster displays, you could decide which screen shows what information while navigating.
On CarPlay head units with a single display, you have to choose one or the other.
2New Emojis
iOS 17.4 also gives you access to 118 new emojis.
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These transcripts are automatically generated, meaning they’ll be available for all podcasts on the platform by default.
To try it when listening to a podcast, tap theTranscriptsicon in the bottom-left corner.
Additionally, you’re free to search for words throughout the podcast by tapping theSearchbutton at the bottom.
This lets you jump directly to the specified portion.
You now have the option to download a marketplace directly from its website.
However, for it to be usable on an iPhone, these marketplaces must undergo Apple’s approval process.
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Additionally, users can designate a non-App Store marketplace as the default option on their devices.
However, after criticism, the company reversed its decision and issued an update on theApple Developer Support site.
EU users can still add and use web apps on their iPhones, provided they use the WebKit engine.
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6Other Minor Changes
Apple has tweakedthe Battery Health section in iOSfor the iPhone 15 models.
However, you’re free to tap it to view more details, including the battery health percentage.
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