Apple Releases iOS 17.4 Beta 4 For Developers - Everything New Here

Introduction

Apple has released iOS 17.4 beta 4 to all supported iPhones, just one week following the iOS 17.4 beta 3 release. This software update is currently available to developers and soon to public beta testers.

A highly anticipated feature in iOS 17.4 is the introduction of App sideloading and additional App Stores coming exclusively in the European Union. Apple has officially unveiled these changes and it’s now up to developers to bring their own applications outside the App Store in the European Union. Apple is also introducing a set of 118 new Emoji’s based on Unicode 15.1, changes to Stolen Device Protection, new Clock Widgets and more.

A notable addition is the introduction of visionOS 1.1 Beta 3, which is the third beta version of visionOS after the public release of Apple’s spatial computer on February 4. The rollout doesn't stop at iOS and visionOS – Apple has also seeded the fourth beta versions of iPadOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4.

Build Number for Every New Software Version

• iOS 17.4 beta 4 build number: 21E5209b

• iPadOS 17.4 beta 4 build number: 21E5209b

• macOS Sonoma 14.4 beta 4 build number: 23E5205c

• tvOS 17.4 beta 4 build number: 21L5222a

• visionOS 1.1 beta 3 build number: 21O5197a

• watchOS 10.4 beta 4 build number: 21T5213a

New Features

Here are the key updates in iOS 17.4. While some features are exclusive to European Union countries, others are available universally. For comprehensive details, refer to our complete iOS 17.4 guide.

• Alternative App Stores & App Sideloading (EU only)

• Alternative Payment Options & NFC Access (EU only)

• Official Support for Game Streaming Applications in the App Store

• New Default Browser Selector (EU only)

• 118 New Emoji Versions

• Podcasts: Enhanced with Live Transcripts

• Updated Messaging Features with Siri

• Optimizations for Stolen Device Protection

• Stopwatch Live Activities

• Shortcuts: Revamped ‘Add to Home Screen’ UI

• New Home Screen Clock Widgets"