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Apple recently released iOS 17.5, the newest version of iOS. It brings some major changes to the iPhone if you're in the European Union, and some smaller updates if you're not.
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In this article, we've rounded up everything new in iOS 17.5.
App Downloads From Websites (EU Only)
iOS 17.5 brings support for web-based app distribution in the European Union, letting developers offer their apps for download directly on their websites. iPhone use
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