Following the release of iOS 17.4, Apple has released the updates for the rest of the devices, so we already have watchOS 10.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, HomePod 17.4 and tvOS 17.4 available.
macOS Sonoma
The macOS 14.4 update brings new emoji features, as well as podcast transcripts and improvements to Messages.
macOS Sonoma 14.4 introduces new emojis, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
- Emoji
- New mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain and shaking heads emojis are now available in the emoji keyboard
- People emojis now also show in the opposite direction
- This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- Podcast episode text can be read in its entirety, search for a word or phrase, click to play from a specific point, and use with accessibility features such as text size, increase contrast, and VoiceOver
- Business updates in Messages for Business let you get updates you've opted into, such as order status, flight notifications, fraud alerts, or other transactions from trusted businesses
Watch 10.4
The update for the Apple Watch brings the solution to the problem that many users complained about in which the watch registered false touches on the screen. These are all their news:
- Tap to show full notification settings now allows you to double tap with your fingers to expand the notification.
- Using Apple Pay with Confirm with AssistiveTouch will require a passcode for added security and will not support double-clicking the side button.
- Resolves an issue that causes some users to experience false screen touches.
- Fixes an issue that prevented contacts from syncing with Apple Watch for some users
HomePod 17.4
With this update, Siri will learn on your HomePod which music streaming service you use, and you won't have to tell it every time you want to use it.
This update allows Siri to learn your preferred media service, so you no longer need to include the media app name in your request. This update also includes performance and stability improvements.