Apple's impending iPhone update — notwithstanding any unanticipated shocks like iOS 17.3.1 — will probably be iOS 17.4. Strangely, Apple has given a clue in regards to its appearance, however this article means to limit the expected delivery date however much as could reasonably be expected.
![]() |
| iOs 17.4 is just around the corner. In any case, how soon, precisely? |
A piece of the update, albeit not comprehensive, is outfitted towards complying to guidelines set out by the European Association. The Computerized Markets Act, compelling as of Walk 6, 2024, requires specific highlights, for example, the launch of iOS to outer application stores, to be carried out by that cutoff time.
The regulation distinguishes specific major web-based stages as guardians, characterized as "computerized stages that act as pivotal go-betweens between business clients and shoppers - with the possibility to employ critical impact as true controllers, consequently making a bottleneck in the advanced commercial center." Mac falls under this classification, and as per the Demonstration, "watchmen will have a half year to comply to the Advanced Business sectors Act (DMA) necessities, no later than Walk 6, 2024."
Considering that Walk 6 falls on a Wednesday, we can deduce that Apple will probably send off the general arrival of iOS 17.4 at some point between Friday, Walk 1, and Wednesday, Walk 6.
Regularly, Apple will in general delivery reports on Tuesdays, however Mondays are every so often preferred.
![]() |
| iOS 17.4 Release Date |
The new arrival of the third designer beta of iOS 17.4 on February 13, trailed by the expected public beta on Wednesday, February 14 — with perfect timing for Valentine's Day — shows that Apple is totally on target with its booked delivery.
What's more, is there any valid reason why they wouldn't be? Aside from the huge changes scheduled for the Application Store and the decision of web index, customized for EU occupants, there's a plenty of different reports not too far off, all set to be accessible universally.
Prominently, there's a refinement coming up for the generally great Taken Gadget Security highlight. Furthermore, clients can anticipate new emoticon augmentations, including a phoenix, two or three Smileys equipped for gesturing or shaking their heads in understanding or conflict, and a tantalizingly new cut of lime.
The forthcoming update will acquaint upgrades with Apple Money, permitting clients to relegate a virtual card number to produce a virtual check card when Apple Pay isn't open.
Also, there will be new techniques to oversee music playback on HomePod or Apple television, alongside an overhaul of Apple Music's point of interaction, with the Listen Now tab being renamed as Home.
One more eminent component is the expansion of SharePlay Music control for HomePod, empowering loved ones to on the whole control music playback on HomePod and Apple television, gave the client awards authorization.
There are extra updates not too far off, yet one especially intriguing expansion is Live Movement following for a running stopwatch, which is one of my undisputed top choices.
Anyway, when might we at any point guess this anticipated delivery? Walk 1 is improbable, being a Friday held for dire and unanticipated updates. The weekend is additionally far-fetched. Taking into account that Walk 6 shows up in Europe before the US, and Apple normally delivers refreshes at 7 p.m. Focal European Time, that day is precluded.
Release Date
This leaves us with two prospects: Monday, Walk 4 or Tuesday, Walk 5. While either could be conceivable, given the broad planning over months, I'm leaned to lean toward Monday, Walk 4. It has a specific allure, isn't that so? For such a critical update, Apple will walk forward on Spring fourth. Get the play on words?

