When will Apple release iOS 17.4?

March 5, 2024

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Apple’s latest software release for iPhone is almost ready. How much longer until it’s available for everyone? Here’s the answer to “when will iOS 17.4 come out?”

Update 10:10 am PT: iOS 17.4 is now available. Check your device to see if it’s showing up in Settings > General > Software Update.

Across the iOS 17.4 beta period, we’ve seen Apple expand new features and changes. At first, the beta arrived with prep for third-party app store support in the EU, new emoji, an improvement for Stolen Device Protection, transcripts in Apple Podcasts, and more.

Then Apple revealed iMessage quantum security, a CarPlay instrument cluster upgrade, an iPhone battery health menu change, a new “hello” screen, and more are also included with iOS 17.4.

iOS 17.4 is coming next month: Here’s everything new so far

TL;DR – iOS 17.4 will arrive for all users on March 5 or 6 at ~10 am PT / 1 pm ET (unless Apple throws a curveball on what time of day it launches)

The early March release is thanks to the EU Digital Markets Act’s March 6 deadline
With Apple currently on the fourth 17.4 beta, it may deliver the release candidate the week of February 26 with the official launch the week of March 4 (between March 4-6)

Previous iOS .4 releases:

While this year is different because of the EU DMA mandate, here are the last four years of .4 launches for reference: