Apple Released iOS 17.4 Beta 2 with these new features
Introduction
Apple has finally released the second iOS 17.4 beta for all supported iPhones. This software update is currently available to developers and public beta testers. A highly anticipated feature in iOS 17.4 is the introduction of App sideloading and additional App Stores coming for EU citizens. 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 1, which is the first beta version of visionOS after the public release of Apple’s spatial computer last week.
The rollout doesn't stop at iOS and visionOS – Apple has also seeded the first beta versions of iPadOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4.
Build Number for Every New Software Version
iOS 17.4 beta 2 build number: 21E5195e
iPadOS 17.4 beta 2 build number: 21E5195e
macOS Sonoma 14.4 beta 2 build number: 23E5191e
tvOS 17.4 beta 2 build number: 21L5206f
visionOS 1.1 beta 1 build number: 21O5181e
watchOS 10.4 beta 2 build number: 21T5196d
New Features
These are the most important updates arriving with iOS 17.4. Some of these are only available in the European Union countries while others are universal. For more details on everything new check our comprehensive iOS 17.4 guide.
Alternative App Stores & App Sideloading (EU only)
Alternative Payment Options & NFC Access (EU only)
New Default Browser Selector (EU only)
118 New Emoji Versions
Podcasts: New Live Transcripts
Messaging with Siri updates
Stolen Device Protection Optimizations
Stopwatch live activities (not available on beta 2 - could return on beta 3)
Shortcuts: updated ‘Add to Home Screen’ UI
New with Beta 2
New Home Screen Clock Widgets
