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Apple is now seeding iOS 17.4 beta 4 to developers as the company aims to release this upcoming operating system update in early March. There are several changes coming with iOS 17.4‚ including exclusive functions for European customers‚ by opening up iOS to third-party payments‚ app stores‚ and more. Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 17.4 beta 3. One of the main changes for all users is the addition of over 100 new emojis. The new emojis include a lime‚ shaking heads‚ a phoenix‚ and four new gender-neutral family emojis intended to be represented via silhouettes. In addition‚ all iPhone users will be able to take advantage of these four major iOS 17.4 features: Gaming app changes: Streaming game apps will be available on the App Store globally‚ which includes Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce NOW‚ offering games inside their own apps. Messaging with Siri: Siri can read incoming messages in multiple languages‚ including Spanish‚ Portuguese‚ French‚ German‚ and more. Podcasts Transcripts: The Podcasts app now offers transcripts for every podcast episode. Stolen Device Protection changes: Apple has added an option that a double authentication can always be required instead of only unfamiliar locations. The new Stolen Device Protection feature. Image source: Apple Inc. With iOS 17.4 beta 2‚ Apple added a few other changes‚ such as: Home tab: Following Apple Music and Apple Podcasts‚ Apple Books also got a new Home tab. It replaces the old “Read Now” option. Clock Widget: Apple is working on a new widget called City Clock. There are three new options at the moment. AirPods on Android: Apple keeps working on a new notification that shows on your iPhone when your AirPods are being used on an Android device or Windows PC so you can switch the connection back to your phone. iOS 17.4 opens up the iPhone for European users Now‚ for European users‚ iOS 17.4 beta 4 is adding some important changes‚ including: Marketplaces – or alternative app stores: App developers in the EU can choose to offer their apps in alternative app stores as long as they meet Apple’s criteria for customer experience‚ support‚ and fraud prevention‚ among other changes. Notarization for iOS apps: A baseline review that applies to all apps‚ regardless of their distribution channel‚ focused on platform integrity and protecting users. Notarization involves a combination of automated checks and human review.  Default browser options: EU users can choose a new default browser from a list of the most downloaded browsers on iOS devices just after they update to iOS 17.4. NFC third-party access: Banks and third-party payment services can be offered for European iPhones. More access: Developers can ask for additional hardware and software features for Apple. BGR will let you know if we find anything different in this beta. Don't Miss: iOS 17.4 beta: Everything new for iPhone users The post iOS 17.4 beta 4 now available as Apple readies early March release appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon

macOS 14.4 beta 4 is now available to developers as Apple aims at a March release of this new operating system update. While macOS 14.3 was already a mild update‚ 14.4 doesn’t look much more than that. That said‚ Apple is pretty much adding small new features across the macOS 14.4 beta system. For example‚ with macOS 14.2‚ Apple added support for multiple timers on macOS Sonoma. With macOS 14.4 beta‚ the company is expanding this feature with all ringtones currently available. Previously‚ only the classic tones were available. For Apple Music‚ Books‚ and Podcasts apps‚ Apple switched the Listen Now tab to Home. Although there aren’t other changes‚ it’s interesting that Cupertino decided to make this move. One of the most interesting macOS 14.4 beta features is Apple adding 108 new emojis in beta 4. Most of the figures are skin tone modifiers and gender variants. Still‚ the new emojis include a lime‚ shaking heads‚ a phoenix‚ and four new gender-neutral family emojis intended to be represented via silhouettes. Apple is also aware of a bug that the Weather app might crash on launch on Intel Macs. The company is working on a fix‚ which means it’ll likely be fixed by the time Cupertino releases macOS 14.4 to all users. With macOS 14.3‚ Apple added the following features: Collaborate on playlists in Apple Music allows you to invite friends to join your playlist and everyone can add‚ reorder‚ and remove songs. Emoji reactions can be added to any track in a collaborative playlist in Apple Music. Apple Care &; Warranty in Settings shows your coverage for all devices signed in with your Apple ID. Besides macOS 14.4 beta 4‚ Apple is also seeding the fourth test version of iOS 17.4‚ iPadOS 17.4‚ watchOS 10.4‚ and tvOS 17.4. BGR will let you know once we learn more about this new testing cycle. Don't Miss: macOS 14 Sonoma: Release date‚ features‚ Mac compatibility The post macOS 14.4 beta 4 available with these tweaks in Apple services appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon

Apple has just released tvOS 17.4 beta 4 to Apple TV users. At this moment‚ little is known about the changes the company is adding to this operating system update. However‚ with beta 1‚ the company added references to unreleased homeOS software. Most likely‚ this software could be used for a HomePod with a screen. Bloomberg and other outlets have reported on a HomePod with iPad integration‚ like an Amazon Echo Show product. Apple is also apparently working on a HomePod with a circular display. That said‚ instead of the current wave animations that we have on the HomePod‚ we could see music and weather data‚ for example. That would come in handy‚ as tvOS 17.4 beta was adding a SharePlay feature for Apple Music. iPhone users could scan a QR code on the Apple Music app for the Apple TV and join a SharePlay session to add songs to a list and create a listening party. Unfortunately‚ Apple removed this function in previous betas. Besides that‚ tvOS 17.4 also hints at a new HomePod with a screen. 9to5Mac‘s Filipe Espósito found references to an upcoming HomePod with a screen‚ which is in an “advanced stage of development.” According to Espósito‚ here’s what he could find with tvOS 17.4 beta: This unreleased device is identified as Z314 It is powered by an A15 Bionic chip (which both the newest Apple TV 4K and the iPad mini 6 also are) tvOS 17.4 beta 3 adds support to new SwiftUI frameworks for the HomePod‚ including a tool used to debug unresponsive UI in iOS apps. This all leads the journalist to believe Apple is indeed working on a HomePod with a screen. Alongside tvOS 17.4 beta 4‚ Apple is also seeding the fourth testing version of iOS 17.4‚ iPadOS 17.4‚ watchOS 10.4‚ and macOS 14.4. BGR will let you know if we learn anything new about this or any other upcoming operating system update. Don't Miss: tvOS 17: Features‚ release date‚ Apple TV compatibility‚ more The post tvOS 17.4 beta 4 now available with references to unreleased products and systems appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon