iOS 17.4 brings a new option to the Stolen Device Protection feature to always require a security delay when attempting to change critical settings.
iOS 17.4: Stolen Device Protection gains a new ‘Always’ security delay setting
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Christian joined iDownloadBlog.com in March 2011 and brought with him his 20+ years of journalism experience. He specializes in Apple news, tips, and reviews, bringing years of expertise in technology journalism to his readers. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Christian keeps his audience up-to-date with the latest in the tech world. Before that, he contributed to reputable publications like Geek.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. Christian studied Information Science, specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. After starting a faculty e-zine in his graduation year, he dropped out to pursue a lifelong career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine, started three periodicals covering gaming consoles, PCs and consumer technology, and founded a marketing agency specializing in interactive entertainment. 6 new emoji in iOS 17.4: Shaking heads, broken chains, edible mushroom, etc.
iOS 17.4 brings a few new emoji characters to your iPhone, including direction options such as facing right or left that are available for six people emoji.
Car Camera, Tire Pressure, Climate and other new CarPlay apps in iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4 brings eight new apps to the next-generation CarPlay interface for quick access to in-car features like climate control, rear-view cameras and more.
Apple tests controlling music playback on HomePod and Apple TV with SharePlay
Apple is testing new SharePlay capabilities enabling others to control music playback on your Apple TV or HomePod from their iPhone or iPad..
Apple shares Vision Pro how-to videos, helpful support articles and user guides
Vision Pro how-to videos, guides and support articles educate users about the headset's settings, accessibility, visionOS features like Guest and Travel modes, etc.
Juno brings spatial YouTube experience to Vision Pro so you don’t have to use Safari
The new Juno app brings the YouTube experience to Vision Pro, featuring native playback controls and the ability to resize the video to take over your living room.
Webex for Apple TV launches with support for 25-person videoconferencing
Webex for Apple TV enables up to 25 participants to videoconference at once, view shared meeting content, trigger reactions with hand gestures and more.
Apple Vision Pro to launch with 600 native apps and games—100 more than the iPhone App Store in 2008
Aside from native spatial apps, Vision Pro will have access to over a million iPhone and iPad apps running in compatibility mode on visionOS.
Apple’s work on mysterious “homeOS” is continuing behind the scenes
Apple’s supposed new operating system, so-called “homeOS,” appears to be in development, but no word yet on when it might launch.
Kuo: Significant iPhone design changes and rich generative AI features in 2025
Apple’s shipments and ecosystem will suffer until iPhone 17 brings a significant design update and more comprehensive generative AI features in 2025.
Automatic transcripts on iOS 17.4’s Apple Podcasts highlight words as you listen
Automatic transcripts of shows in the Apple Podcasts app on iPhone is a new feature in iOS 17.4 that provides an experience similar to time-synced lyrics on Apple Music.
iPadOS 17.4 references new Apple Pencil that works with Find My
Solid evidence points to Apple Pencil 3 participating in the Find My network, allowing you to see its location on the map in the Find My app.