iOS 17.4 Beta 4: Apple recently released the fourth beta version of iOS 17.4 to developers. This update brings some cool changes, like fixing the battery health display, supporting CarPlay 2.0, and squashing bugs. Let’s dive into what’s new in iOS 17.4 beta 4 and what you can expect from it.
What’s New in iOS 17.4 Beta 4?
- Battery Health: The Battery section in Settings got a makeover. Instead of showing a percentage, it now tells you if your battery is “Normal,” “Service,” or “Unknown.” You can still find details like capacity and cycle count by tapping on it.
- CarPlay 2.0 (limited): If you have a fancy car like a 2024+ Porsche or Aston Martin, you’ll enjoy a new Maps experience with upcoming maneuvers displayed right on your car’s screen.
- Wallpaper fix: If you noticed your iPhone 15 Pro wallpapers looking darker than they should, this update fixes that bug.
- Podcast transcriptions: Unfortunately, this feature seems to be broken in beta 4. Hopefully, it’ll be back soon.
- StoreKit testing improvements: App developers get more control over billing error messages and product descriptions, which is handy for testing their apps.
- ObjectCaptureView fixes: Developers using 3D object scanning will benefit from faster creation, improved rotation, and a fix for a memory leak issue.
What’s Changed?
The update is around 571MB for iPhone 15 Pro Max, indicating a final release is near.
The battery settings no longer show a percentage for battery health, just saying “Normal.” But you can still find technical details like maximum capacity percentage and cycle count.
There’s a new section explaining how iPhone batteries work, reassuring users that some wear over time is normal.
CarPlay 2.0 is now supported, but only in certain new car models for now.
Bug Fixes & Updates
- Fixed issues with MapKit and walking/biking directions in SwiftUI maps.
- Some other small fixes, but the stopwatch feature on the lock screen has remained broken since beta 3.
Performance
- Performance feels solid with no crashes or lag noticed.
- Battery life seems better than beta 3, but more testing is needed to confirm.
What’s Next?
- Since this is beta 4, the final version could be just around the corner. Expect the Release Candidate (RC) build soon, possibly by February 28th.
- The official iOS 17.4 rollout is likely to happen around March 4th, bringing exciting changes like sideloading in Europe and improved CarPlay.
Final Thoughts
iOS 17.4 beta 4 is getting close to being ready for everyone. Despite a few hiccups like the broken stopwatch, overall, it’s shaping up nicely. Remember, beta versions can have some issues, but Apple usually fixes everything before the official release. So, if you’re curious, you can try out the beta version too. And for more tech updates, check out Panchayatexpress.com!
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