iOS 17 beta 4 is here, and it includes a handful of small changes and new features for iPhone and iPad. See below for everything that's changed ahead of iOS 17's public release in September.
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The first beta of iOS 17 was released after WWDC on June 5, and beta 2 was released two weeks later on June 21. Beta 2 included updates to AirDrop, changes to the Settings app, crossfade support in Apple Music , and more. Beta 3 was released on July 5 and brought more in-depth credits in Music and more.
Since the release of iOS 17 beta 3, Apple has also released the first public beta of the software. We expect a new public beta build to be released sometime later this week or early next week.
What's new in iOS 17 beta 4?
- Ahead of Photo Stream's shutdown this week, beta 4 removes the feature entirely.
- Beta 4 includes a new switch in the Settings app that allows users to disable the ability to initiate AirDrop transfers by bringing two devices close together.
- In the Messages app, Apple has improved the layout and icons for Messages apps in beta 4.
- As spotted by Hidde Collee on Twitter, it includes a slightly tweaked design for the buttons in the TV app.
- There's also a new AirPlay selection animation included in beta 4:
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- On the lock screen, beta 4 has made the thinner text option slightly thicker. It's like iOS 7 all over again!
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source of information:9to5mac.com
