Many of the changes introduced with the update are meant for consumers residing in Europe and they are a direct result of the Digital Markets Act which aims to create a fairer business environment by imposing obligations and restrictions on tech titans with a dominant position in the market.
Apple’s own browser Safari will now remind you that you are free to select a different default. And lastly, users in the EU will be able to use non-Apple Pay payment services to pay for stuff.
Transcripts are now available for Apple Podcasts, allowing users to read the full text of podcasts. This is a great option for users with hearing issues.
The Stolen Device Protection feature has been updated to add another layer of security in case a phone is stolen.
iOS 17.4 also fixes a couple of issues, including blank contact pictures in Find My and a bug faced by Dual SIM users that changed the phone number from primary to secondary.
