Apple is preparing to release iOS 17.4 next week. However, if you can't wait for iOS 17.4, you can download the stable version, RC. With this version, all the features that will appear in iOS 17.4 have appeared. Here are the iOS 17.4 update and its features.
Here is the iOS 17.4 RC version and its features!
With every new iOS update, Apple first starts its journey with developer betas. These versions, which you can access by getting a developer account at Apple, are not stable enough. After the developer beta, the iOS RC version appears. So, what is this iOS 17.4 RC version?
iOS 17.4 RC (Release Candidate) versions appear as possible “Release Candidates”. If no major problems are found, these are the latest versions of the two operating systems. So, if you have an Apple developer account, you have the chance to try iOS 17.4 before most people.
iOS 17.4 RC version and features
First of all, with the iOS 17.4 RC version, Apple introduced features such as different application stores for EU countries, Safari alternative browsers, and allowing third-party payment methods. With the iOS 17.4 RC version, Apple started to provide access to Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now service through the application.
With iOS 17.4 RC, the in-app purchasing feature is now available for mini games, chatbots and add-ons. With the iOS 17.4 update, Apple also introduced new mushroom, phoenix, lemon, broken chain, sideways head shaking and up and down head shaking emojis. Additionally, Apple added 18 new human body emojis facing left and right.
With the iOS 17.4 RC update, end-to-end encryption feature comes for the iMessage application. However, Apple announced that this end-to-end encryption is cryptographically protected. According to Apple, iMessage becomes more secure than WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal.
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Apple is also making important innovations for battery health. However, this update covers iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models. As you know, iPhone models generally reach 80 percent battery health after 500 charging cycles. Apple announced that with the iOS 17.4 update, battery health for the iPhone 15 series will reach 80 percent after 1000 charging cycles. It is unclear whether this improvement will come to other iPhone models.
Improvements and bug fixes coming with iOS 17.4 RC version:
Music recognition: You can now add songs you've identified to your Apple Music Playlists and Library and Apple Music Classical. Siri offers a new option to read messages aloud in any supported language. Stolen Device Protection for greater security in all locations, not just unknown ones Battery Health in Settings changes to show the number of battery cycles, production date and first use on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. With Call Identification, we also have the opportunity to display the business name, logo and department name verified by Apple. .With the Messages update specific to businesses, it will also provide reliable information for order status, flight notifications, fraud alerts or other transactions you prefer. Apple Cash virtual card numbers can be used in businesses that do not yet accept Apple Pay by typing your number from Wallet or by using the Safari Autofill feature. It will allow you to pay with Apple Cash. It fixes an issue that caused contact images to be blank in Find My. The update also fixes an issue for dual SIM users where the phone number changes from primary to secondary and can be seen by a group they are messaging with.
How to install iOS 17.4 RC version?
First you need to open a developer account. To do this, you have to pay Apple $99 every year. Of course, we should point out that when you want to buy at the Turkish price, it is much cheaper.
However, if you are already using a developer account, you can download the iOS 17.4 RC version from the Apple Developer Center by clicking here. Then, after the appropriate profile is downloaded to your device, you can complete the installation process from the Software Update section in System Preferences.
You can also configure your iOS device by going to the betaprofiles page by clicking here instead. And then Settings>Profile You can follow the instructions on the screen by following the options. These are as follows:
Go to the betaprofiles site, the link of which we shared above. Download the iOS 17.4 beta profile via the “iOS 17.4 Download” option. Go to Settings on your iPhone. Click on Profiles. Tap on the Install Profile option. After the file you downloaded is installed, click on the option to restart the device. After your device is turned on, click on Settings. Enter it again. First, click General, then Software Update. Finally, click the Download option that appears here.
Note: In case of possible data loss, it is recommended that you install the relevant installation on your second device or install it after backing up the data on your device.