These might be slightly testing times for iPhone users. A recent update seems to have thrown a wrench into the overall typing experience. Several users have reported a malfunctioning autocorrect feature after upgrading to iOS 17.4. Even with autocorrect enabled in settings, the functionality appears to be haywire, leaving users to battle their typos solo.

This issue is seemingly affecting only older iPhone models

While the exact cause remains under investigation, initial reports suggest this issue primarily plagues older iPhone models. The specific models and total number of affected devices haven’t been pinpointed yet.

IT Home cited reliable tech source MacRumors, stating that Apple is already on the case. The company is prepping the release of iOS/iPadOS 17.4.1 update within the next few days. This update, sporting version number 21E235, promises to be the savior of the autocorrect issues, and will restore smooth, error-free typing.

In the meantime, if you’re one of the unfortunate users experiencing this autocorrect glitch, there are a few workarounds you can try. One option is to restart your iPhone – a simple fix that can often resolve minor software hiccups. Additionally, you can try toggling the autocorrect setting on and off again in your keyboard settings. While these might not be permanent solutions, they could offer temporary relief until the official update arrives.

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Apple is now seeding the iOS 17.4 to compatible iPhones. Alongside the Cupertino-based tech giant is also rolling out the iPadOS 17.4 to eligible tablets. The latest software version brings a plethora of new changes and features. It also addresses the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) going into effect soon. However, these changes are only applicable for users in the EU region. 

iOS 17.4 now rolling out with a host of changes

Beginning with the changes for the users of the European Union, iOS 17.4 now allows installing apps from alternative marketplaces. Users will also be able to install another browser with alternative browser engines. Once the update is installed, users will get the option to select the default web browser of their choice. Additionally, NFC is now compatible with other wallet and banking apps. It is not limited exclusively to Apple Pay. 

Now, coming to the non-EU-specific changes, iOS 17.4 brings automatic podcast transcriptions in English, Spanish, French, and German. It displays the full text of each episode that highlights in sync with the audio. This is quite useful for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Users can also search for difficult words or phrases and there are accessibility features like text size, voiceover, and more. 

Apple has also added five new emojis with the iOS 17.4 that include mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads. iPhone 15 series users can now check battery cycle count and more details under the Battery Health section. Siri is now capable of announcing an incoming message in any language. The Stolen Device Protection feature also becomes stronger as it increases security in all locations. Sensitive information cannot be accessed or changed if the device is being used at a new location. 

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