Tue, 7:11 p.m. · Software · fen For some larger system updates, the release date is easy to read because certain deadlines have to be adhered to. iOS 17.4 is a good example of this, as both the date and some of the new features offered are external. iOS 17.4 must be published in accordance with European requirements by March 7th, because Apple has to comply with the provisions of the Digital Market Act. In all likelihood, the updates will appear between March 4th and 6th and will, among other things, include the option to integrate third-party “app marketplaces”. This message provides details on this. Likewise, Apple can no longer prescribe WebKit as the sole browser base and must allow access to the iPhone’s NFC chips.
Known features in iOS 17.4
In addition to the changes in the EU, Apple is also bringing some features, including podcasts with automatic transcription. This allows you to read programs or search them directly. The theft protection that has just been introduced will be tightened again with iOS 17.4 if desired. There is also the option of only allowing changed security settings after a delay, even if this is done at home (details on function). Next-generation CarPlay is also on the way, as Apple is apparently working on numerous new CarPlay apps.
visionOS as the first important update
Last week, Apple also distributed a developer version of visionOS. This update is very interesting in that it is the first update of the headset system, which Apple considers to be particularly urgent. In addition to UI adjustments, there are improvements to personas, restoring without Apple support and MDM support. Details can be found in this article.
The current beta versions
Finally, as always, a list of the currently available beta versions including the build numbers. In the last beta, Apple used d and e builds, which usually means seeing three to four pre-release versions before release. With the release candidate or the final version there is no longer any addition to the build number, but in early betas you will find letters that are a long way from “a”.
System Buildnummer VeröffentlichtmacOS 14.4 Beta 3 23E5196e 13.02.2024iOS 17.4 Beta 3 21E5200d 13.02.2024iPadOS 17.4 Beta 3 21E5200d 13.02.2024watchOS 10.4 Beta 3 21T5202e 13.02.2024tvOS 17.4 Beta 3 21L5212d 13.02.2024visionOS 1.1 Beta 1 21O5181e 06.02.2024
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