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Last week, iPhone users in the European Union noticed that they could no longer install and run web apps on their iPhone's Home screen in iOS 17.4. With the move to iOS 17.4, websites added to the Home screen now only act as bookmarks that open a new tab in your browser, rather than (potentially) standalone services capable of performing actions such as sending notifications and displaying icons. One unpopular change, however, is that apps downloaded from the browser to the Home Screen will no longer be supported in EU countries.
The firmware can already be installed by users with a developer account. The open beta version of the software will be released in the coming days. As for the stable version of iOS 17.4, we should expect it in March.
The update has been released with the number iOS 17.3.1 and weighs about 300 MB. This is a minor version of the system, in which the developers have worked on bugs. For example, Apple fixed an issue that could cause text to unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing.
The update has been released with the name iOS 17.4 Beta 2. The firmware can already be installed by users with a developer account. The open beta version of the software will be released a little later. As for the stable release, we should expect it in March.
The information was shared by our colleagues from MacRumors. We are talking about the iOS 17.3.1 update. The system is already being tested by the company's developers.
Apple launched iOS 17.4 testing a fortnight ago, and now it's been revealed when the firmware's stable release will take place.
Death Stranding Director's Cut is available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 processor, as well as on Mac with M1 processor.
Stardew Valley developer Eric Barone, also known as "ConcernedApe," has announced on his Twitter account (X) that the 1.6 update will be larger than originally planned. The developer said that the update is currently undergoing bug fixes and "polishing", potentially indicating that the release date is closer than expected.
There are no details yet, but we already know about some of the iOS 18 features.
Epic Games has announced the return of Fortnite to Apple devices: the company has posted on its social media that the game will be available on iOS via Epic Games Stire later this year. However, the opportunity to play the game will be limited to users in the European Union.
First of all, Apple has made some major changes to the way the App Store and branded apps work in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. These changes are included in iOS 17.4, but only apply to countries within the European Economic Area. For example, iPhone users in Europe will get alternative app shops, new ways to pay for subscriptions, the ability to choose a default browser, and more.
Apple could announce major innovations in artificial intelligence along with the release of iOS 18. Analysts assume that this will happen at the annual WWDC conference in the summer of 2024.
Despite the fact that NieR Re[in]carnation, the free-to-play mobile spin-off of the NieR series, did not turn out to be the game fans had hoped for, it still had some success. The game was launched in Japan in early 2021 and in the West at the end of the same year, but will soon be closed.
The main new feature of the software is Stolen Device Protection. It allows you to better protect your iPhone and keep your data safe in case your device is stolen. In addition, iOS 17.3 introduced Apple Music Collaborative, which allows Apple Music subscribers to create playlists and add music to them together with other users.
According to the manufacturer, the firmware will get three new features. The first one is Stolen Device Protection. The innovation will allow you to better protect your iPhone and secure your data in case the device is stolen.
