Apple releases iOS 17.4 – Full List of New features
Apple has released iOS 17.4, bringing with it meaningful security updates and new features for iPhone users. The update is available now via Settings > General > Software update. It is compatible with iPhone XS and later models. https://www.apple.com/ios/ios17/
Security Enhancements:
The iOS 17.4 update addresses nearly 40 security vulnerabilities. Key fixes include:
* Physical Access Vulnerability: Apple addressed a flaw where an attacker with physical access to a locked device could perhaps view confidential user details. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214242
* Kernel Exploitation: The update patches a vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation to root access from a malicious app.
* Zero-Day Exploit: One of the patched vulnerabilities was actively being exploited in targeted attacks (a zero-day).
* Media File Processing: Bugs in how iOS processes audio and image files have been fixed, mitigating potential risks of full device compromise through crafted files.
New Weather Lock Screen:
The Lock Screen now features a dedicated Weather section, separate from Astronomy. Users have access to three pre-configured Lock screen views.
Processor Mentions:
References to M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors appeared in the iOS 17.4 Release Candidate, hinting at potential future Mac updates. https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/14/ios-17-4-rc-m5-max-m5-ultra-processors/
Other Updates:
Alongside iOS 17.4, apple has also released updates for macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
This article was last modified: March 14th, 2024 by Mateusz Majewski.