iOS 17.4 - Apple Did It!

iOS 17.4 - More Features & Changes, Performance, Battery Life & iOS 17.5/17.4.1 Release Date | #AppleWeekly
It has been a couple of weeks since Apple released iOS 17.4 but we now have even more updates to discuss on the software, including changes to Shortcuts, sideloading, and even security updates. We will also take an updated look at the performance & battery life, along with a timeline of when to expect iOS 17.5 Beta 1 and iOS 17.4.1.
After that, we discuss Apple's new AI purchase, AirPods upgrade in iOS 18, new 2024 iPads incoming, a crazy AirTags story, and more. Enjoy!
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Chapters:
0:00 On the Menu for this Episode
0:30 MORE new Changes in iOS 17.4
1:09 New Shortcuts added (Apple did it!)
3:33 Lost?
3:45 Newly announced Sideloading change (Apple won't get away with this)
5:57 Thank you!!!
6:37 HomePod change in 17.4 is working well!
7:43 Apple Sports update
8:26 Still vanished..
8:58 iOS 17.4 Performance & Battery Life
11:11 iOS 17.5 & iOS 17.4.1 Release Date (why so late?)
14:11 Apple's new AI acquisition
15:12 Features exclusive to iPhone 16?
15:34 iOS 18 and AirPods
16:33 Will TikTok be Banned?
17:48 TikTok to make Instagram competitor?
18:26 New iPad Pro & iPad Air next week?
19:02 Crazy AirTags story
20:25 Closing Thoughts
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Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!

[@BrandonButch]

Soo.. iOS 17.5 B1 and 17.4.1 next week? 😅🤔

[@dmdev_]

Dang

[@jjtrejo4125]

yesss

[@kimberlymidkiff6575]

I sure hope so! My battery drain is terrible right now! 😢

[@RealJoseph123]

At this point, Brandon has marketed AirTags more than Apple has ever had in their history.

[@BrandonButch]

facts 😅

[@daniyurie]

I got airtags because of Brandon lol

[@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384]

You’re not wrong 🥲

[@realkoko-loco]

@@daniyurieSame!

[@ferrydaddy]

Ha Ha 😂

[@mokaLARE]

Happy weekend, you all!

[@sunnyrainbow9284]

Was eagerly waiting for this!😅

[@Dezza53280]

Hi Brendon, just regarding the shortcuts in iOS 17.4 you mentioned and you were going to do a video regarding shortcuts… anyhow the find notes action is missing the filter tab(above the limit option) do you know if this will be fixed in iOS 17.5?

[@vybin__]

the music selection on the widgets is always fire asf

[@JErosennin]

After updating, I’m not able to switch to 0.5x lens while recording 4k60 videos, any idea what’s wrong?

[@nickac317]

I was messing around with the shortcut you showed and was trying to make it so pressing the action button on landscape left, right, face down each toggle something different, and all other orientations (“otherwise”) toggle flashlight. If you made some kind of shortcuts tutorial video like I think you mentioned, that would be great!

[@jordhere2067]

Since updating my phone, I can’t connect to cellular data. I have an iPhone 13. I ended up getting a new SIM card as my prior one was old. But since getting my new SIM card, cellular still doesn’t work, only would say no service. Tried an eSIM and that still didn’t fix the issue. Hard reset my phone, turned cellular on and off, reset network settings, and nothing worked.

[@AmrMuhammadR]

I'm waiting for the shortcuts video = ) Have a blessing weekend everyone

[@seanshaffer7163]

I would like to see you tell me what version of modem software were on on an iPhone 14 Pro and features that are on there that are not 15 pro exclusive

[@sidhantchourasia4825]

Hi Brandon, I had been using my iPhone 13 for more than 2 years now.. And I recently I came to notice that when I try take some portrait Shot on my phone the camera just blacks out and crashes.. And when I check whether the shot was taken in photos then I find out no shot was taken.. It happens like 2 out of 10 times..!! Again I have to open the camera app and take the shot.. Just wanted to let you know about the issue I’m facing..!

[@Crowski]

Is your phone up to date?

[@sidhantchourasia4825]

@@Crowski Yes it is up to date. It’s currently running on iOS 17.4

[@paulmaric2965]

Great video Brandon! For me, it's all about ios public releases. So, ios 17.4.1, watching all your ios 17.5 videos and then ios 17.5's public release and installing it on my iphone se 2020.

[@citibori]

The mute option is gone from accessibility menu. You can no longer mute the phone via back tap.

[@s7aaa7]

Still profile picture from appstore is not showing anymore on my iPhone 11 pro, on ios 16 was fine but now is gone! I wish carplay have more features and showing my car navigation but is limit! When you switch to silent mode and when play with side buttons volume is doing short vibrating!

[@taylorm8439]

Dude I love the wallpapers and your personal messages that was truly amazing thank you so much 😊

[@jurrie101]

Do you also test the beta's on older devices? I ask because not everyone has the latest phone and the experience with the updates can differ

[@MornarPopeye]

Did anyone notice after update that autocorrect doesn’t work anymore? If so, how to fix it?

[@davehodges7399]

runing 17.4 on a 14 pro max. still unable to access control center.

[@Mastercheif007]

Where can I find that calendar Home Screen widget?

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your content. Blessings on your day!

[@leeharding8154]

My battery life has been shocking, not even using my phone a lot during the day and it doesn't last the whole day

[@tobybartlett]

Same!

[@TheOnlyLV]

Glad I’m not alone.

[@gwyndyr32]

Me too

[@jayrajnikantgada7573]

Same here battery sucks on all apple devices

[@lancesarchez]

Me too, my battery has been draining too fast. It's also overheating sometimes.

[@claredonachie5013]

I shall really look forward to that shortcuts vid!

[@syedyousufraza5062]

Hey Brandon! I don’t know if someone else is facing this problem or not but I think there’s something wrong with the ios 17.4 update and it has to do with the AOD widgets, I, for some reason see those widgets functioning weirdly like the calendar widget would just be displayed as a big white block. Any solutions, suggestions? Is anyone else facing this? Edit: I have an iPhone 15 pro max, is this something related to the software or is this happening in all 15 pm’s ?

[@felt_that]

i have absolutely noticed less screen time since ios 17.4. was ending the day with 40%. after update im charging before i get back home.

[@redruuby1]

I’m having an issue where I am receiving photos x2 and is unable to get this issue resolved. Anyone with knowledge on how to fix this plz. Let me know. Tnx

[@joelyew]

eSIM QR Code Scanning using “Open Photos” missing on 17.4?

[@VladTepesRomaniaPSN]

One issue I’m experiencing on my iPhone 15 Pro Max I get random messages saying no SIM card inserted.

[@vivrelamour]

Just purchased your Rewind wallpaper pack!! It’s awesome! Love all the work you do. 👏

[@BrandonButch]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙏

[@abdulrahmanyussif8329]

Hi, please I’m a subscriber but I was trying to install the Apple sports app, but is not in my App Store. I don’t know why I have tried several times, but is not on my App Store so please I don’t know if you can show me how to install it. I’ll be very grateful .live in Qatar but I don’t know if that’s why .thanks

[@techwithtyler20]

US only

[@thomasharvey3755]

I appreciate you, Brandon you always on point brother. I love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@antonmarashaj4358]

I hope iOS 17.5 Beta 1 comes out soon!

[@amoranite2255]

I've been having battery drain issues as well. My battery capacity dropped 2% in a day. (I only kept checking because my phone kept getting hot and my battery wouldn't last me the whole day.) Could be due to the apps trying to fetch my data idk.

[@ibrahimwaqarr]

Hey @BrandonButch which smartwatch are you wearing

[@shaycray7662]

Love your videos, mang!

[@youtubetube6535]

Do you think the Apple Sports app will be available to more countries?

[@belle_noire]

I almost thought I runied my battery somehow by gaming a lot and this 15PM is barely a few months old, 17.4 completely destroyed my battery life, getting 2-3 hours less then before.

[@notbadbutnotgood3369]

16:34 thank you for covering something like this.

[@siggiFunCrafter]

So what happens to you with iPhone. 13 and the new 17.4 update. Will the iPhone 13 be absolute if you don’t update

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great show, thanks for sharing.

[@MrVeeBlog]

When is Apple going to fix my automation feature? It's been broken 3 builds ago and it still doesn't work properly.

[@Team_boo]

I’m haveing issues with the battery on ios 17.4 on my mini 13 it’s been worse

[@yeeeeeeeeeeeeeet]

Can't wait for the orientation shortcut, will hook it up to my action button.

[@johnlandez8492]

My iPhone 14 pro max is turning off and On after I installed iOS 17.4 please what can I do

[@Epic_Gamer101]

restart it

[@vincebrizio953]

Hi Brandon , something unpleasant happened to me here in the Netherlands ! 😰Before iOS 17.4 with my 14 pro max I could select the texts of a screenshot or photo and copy them but not anymore! Now only browser texts! Does it happen only to me or to others too? What can I do ? Thanks in advance !!! Maybe someone could help me?

[@jasona.2044]

Still work for me… sorry

[@ankurshaikh8544]

My iPhone 13 has been crashing since 17.4 update , battery is draining pretty high on idle condition

[@aribokengbnare9545]

I can’t download music on iPhone 11 17.4

[@emoechelon19xx]

My battery sucks on 17.4 I really hope they fix it with the next update

[@anthonywalsh2164]

Anyone having GPS problems, for example after a number of hours in the car it starts to wander in all mapping apps (Waze, Apple, etc)?

[@BradleyMorrisYT]

I have a bug where I take a photo, click on it to see it, then swipe down to go back to camera and the screen goes black

[@VladTepesRomaniaPSN]

iOS on iOS 170.3 and very happy with my battery life. Hope side loading to be available in the UK too

[@cannapops3236]

They already have the hearing aid feature on the pros 2 I been using it over a year now.

[@aliaghayev7545]

notice the app icons move?

[@colandabrown9257]

Hello Brandon I just truly thank you and appreciate you. You are so amazing because nobody else keep us updated like you especially what’s going on around the world with these crazy AirTag stories have mercy it will never stop. You are going to really be blessed because what you do is truly amazing. You are a very humble man.

[@miletop9379]

On my 14 pro max on whatsapp and other apps microphone works normal but on calls and video recording buzzes

[@user-hy5mb6pk6g]

Apple Sports is it available for 14 Pro? I'm in south Africa

[@techwithtyler20]

US only

[@n.iil.s]

when is apple sports coming to EU?

[@DK-tl9hi]

None of those are available in the uk

[@dibble0000]

17.4 has made a lot of my shortcuts no longer work. If they are a single command like “turn on the light’ it’s fine but if it has multiple like do this then that, the shortcut does half of it but fully. I’ve deleted and rewritten, just fails now. If you use shortcuts a lot, best to not update until this issue is fixed.

[@kristinaveirum]

Great Apple Weekly episode 😊 I’m very much on the fence when it comes to sides. Is it really safe to use. I love Apple for their Ecosystem a lot and I don’t feel safe venturing outside this protected and closed off system 🫣 Thanks as always for your hard work B! 🙏🏼👏🏼

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks K! Yeah I think it will take some time for us iOS users to get accustomed to downloading apps from outside the App Store, but I think it’s good for the future

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@BrandonButch I have my banking apps on my phone and I enjoy the protection of the App Store. I wouldn’t venture into sideloading anything until the guinea pigs do it first.

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

As an android user who downloads apps off the internet almost every day, I can say that I've had a great experience, as many times, the apps I'm downloading are open source, and tend to be more secure, and don't collect and sell your data to big companies.

[@CedroCron]

17.4 Battery life has been fine on my iPhone 15 Plus... Also the latest update on my iPad 10th Generation. 0 issues.

[@kaysynmartin3874]

Anyone having trouble with their front camera? I just bought a brand new iPhone 15 Pro Max, and I’ve only had it for a couple months, and my front camera won’t turn on sometimes. Sometimes if I restart my phone, it works, but currently it’s not. I was just wondering if anybody else was having this issue

[@theruine3110]

I am in Europe, and the app I wanted to have way VS code (on iOS and iPad OS) and Ofc I can't

[@IsacFigueroa12]

What’s your battery percentage at Brandon on your daily iphone? 🔋

[@Content4free78]

i really want Sideloading on my iphone SE 2nd gen

[@homesteadmovies]

I've had some problems on iOS 17.4. For me, when I play Minecraft, it closes like every 20 minutes, which is annoying and has never happened before I updated. Thanks for another great video! Also, the battery on iOS 17.4 has been pretty good for me.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

they removed the magnifier in the screenshot thing. They need to bring tha back.

[@aciedelrosario1890]

I used to have 19 hrs screen active time on my ip 15 pro max back in 17.3 but literally after I updated on 17.4 my screen active time now is about 10 hrs now 7 hrs being the lowest. I hate this I wish I could just go back in 17.3...

[@SanTarno24]

Always do a back up before updating

[@aciedelrosario1890]

never thought thats a thing good to know thank you so much @@SanTarno24

[@Bdavie69]

I wish Siri would work as smooth as Alexa.

[@BrandonButch]

Yours doesn’t? Siri is far better than Alexa for me

[@_StigsJAcousin]

@@BrandonButchI’m an Apple guy and don’t use Alexa but my Siri is garbage… if you know how we can make it better let us know

[@jaysmokin]

Siri got mad because I accidently asked Alexa to do something and I said never mind. I said hey siri to Alexa lol

[@NoxVex]

@@BrandonButch* *sure, Jan gif* *

[@tannercottle4206]

Alexa is literally the only thing worse than Siri 😂

[@Bdavie69]

Has anyone else lost all their playlists and most songs in library disappear after 17.4 on a 15promax ?? I don’t open music app every day but just noticed this 🙀🙀

[@alecia7840]

Any idea when Apple Sports will be available in other countries like Africa?

[@venrossx]

my phone has been overheating a lot lately on 17.4 (iPhone 11)

[@flash9]

I have no issues with battery.. don’t know about the betas but going from 17.3 to 17.4 battery backup got somewhat better for me

[@kimberlymidkiff6575]

I’m still running the current developer beta, & I’m also having some serious battery drain! It’s so frustrating.

[@kNiV3Z]

I’m hoping one day Apple will give us custom eq either in air pods or natively for music and movies. I need more bass

[@jimvh6129]

Did you switch to Spotify or just want to explore the Apple Music competition? I am curious what you prefer after a while! Love all your videos!

[@BrandonButch]

I’m just using both interchangeably atm. I think I still prefer AM but the Spotify playlists are better

[@jasonp.edouard2307]

A Menu shortcuts with mute, camera, focus, flash light, language translation , and others. please.

[@Foreverart84]

Routine hub action cc

[@Knightsof2424]

My battery was always 100%.. then i downloaded to 17.4 nd now its at 93% capacity..

[@iOSuptodate]

waiting for ios 17.5 🙌🏻

[@saxier1838]

There some major screen hardware issue on ip pro models from 13-15.

[@JoeSiegler]

8:00 - I wish the Sports app would add Major League Rugby.

[@Travisharger]

It’s wild to me that Apple Sports doesn’t have live activities support and overall is quite limited in general. Not to mention no men’s NCAA hockey (it has women’s)

[@dirkpool7816]

After updating 17.4 i have issues with home. I can’t start my thermostat without onlocking my iPhone 14 Pro Max. Asking questions to siri resulteert in verious nonsens Answers. So i can’t wait for the update 17.4.1. Hopefully Siri and home app are wording normale again.

[@amolm.v6]

Dude iOS 17.4 has my phone freezing and glitching like crazy! What do I do bro?😭

[@richardhenshall4709]

Not sure if you’re aware but in the uk when a vehicle is stolen they offen leave it. For a about 24 hours or so to check it’s not been monitored then after that they move it to somewhere else

[@techwithtyler20]

Sideloading requires 17.4 or later and only works in countries that require Apple to implement it.

[@cameronpina5694]

Anyone having CarPlay issues on their iPhone 15 since the iOS 17.4 update? Mine will note connect

[@Stefann337]

battery life is not good on 15 pro, on 17.1 for example battery life was been really great, but on 17.4 i need to charge at least 2 times per day

[@tobybartlett]

I’m only getting half a day on my 13PM on iOS 17.4. I used to get 1-2 days. This is the worst battery life of any iOS release I’ve ever used!

[@Stefann337]

@@tobybartlett samee, i hope it will improve..

[@global_elephant1683]

I need to charge my phone 3 times a day now on ios17.4!!!

[@mustafeabdi4065]

Does anyone have these Brandon butch rewind wallpapers! Can you send them to me? Please?

[@fro2905]

So what did Apple do?

[@maikaimakena9424]

I really want to do Shortcuts, but I feel so lost. I just don’t know how to make them. I would love you to make a simple, simple tutorial then go a little bit more detailed then a little bit more detailed like a series so we know how to work them, I know there’s a lot of value there like I don’t know how to do it.

[@That_1_Outcast]

I have the iPhone 15 pro and 15 pro max both with IOS 17.4 installed and battery life is by far the worst compared to the version prior to IOS 17.4, on my 15 pro it drops 10-15 percent in a 20 minute window with IOS 17.4 installed (98% battery health capacity) bought back in October and then my 15 pro max drops between 5-10 percent in about the same amount of time which the 15 pro max is brand new

[@choqao]

hey brandon

[@timeout...4nva]

Huawei, TikTok, DJI Drones. All bye bye. All in the name of security. But Chinese balloons are okay to fly coast to coast.

[@MrTopKicks]

Why has live notifications stopped working?

[@bruceinmyheart]

Removed, but will be implemented again on the iPhone 16s as an iOS 18 feature 😊

[@MrTopKicks]

@@bruceinmyheart thanks for clearing that up. Kinda dumb for them to do that why give us something to take it away just to implement it again in a future update.

[@user-ku9jk1du7d]

Whenever i call siri she responds back to me a bit late and interrupt me! I wish they fix siri so that it instantly responds like google assistant

[@sxris7]

That’s good and all but my wifi connection is still giving problem Listen I can connect to my wifi but I’m struggling to get internet from it🙂‍↕️

[@SirMadsen]

Battery drain is horrible on 17.4. I went from having at least 40-50% left after work down to barely having 20% left after 17.4 update.

[@jordan-qy2hy]

Every episode has a “crazy AirTag story”. 😂

[@Kiikflif]

if apple could only add more countries for the apple sports thats gonna be fire

[@SamarthTate-du3kh]

how come your vids still play in that pop-up view even when I'm not on KZbin Premium

[@aussiebobb]

I see that also but not for others