• Collaborative Apple Music playlists: This feature will allow multiple people to add, reorder, and remove songs in a shared playlist. This feature was initially expected to launch with iOS 17.2 this month, but it was removed from that update towards the end of beta testing for reasons unclear. Apple’s website now says the feature will return as part of an iOS 17 update coming in 2024.

• AirPlay on hotel room TVs: This feature will allow iPhone users to scan a QR code on their hotel room TV to establish an AirPlay connection, allowing them to wirelessly stream videos, photos, and music from their iPhone to the TV. Google already offers a similar feature on some hotel TVs, allowing guests to stream content from their smartphone via Chromecast. Apple in June said Holiday Inn owner IHG Hotels & Resorts would be one of the first hotel companies to adopt the feature. Apple’s website now says the feature will be coming in an update in 2024.

• App sideloading in EU: This feature will allow users to install apps outside of Apple’s App Store, but the change is only expected to be made in European Union countries, at least initially. This is to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent unfair practices by large online platforms. The law will become fully enforceable in March 2024

• Next-generation CarPlay: This feature will provide deeper integration with vehicle functions like A/C and FM radio, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, increased personalization, and more. Apple’s website still says the first vehicles with support for the next-generation CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, but with only a few weeks remaining in the year, it’s unclear if that timeframe will still be met. Regardless, the next-generation CarPlay experience would likely not be available to customers until 2024.

These are some of the known changes that are coming to iOS 17 in 2024. However, there may be more features and updates that Apple has not revealed yet, or that may be delayed or canceled. Therefore, it is best to wait for the official announcements from Apple before getting too excited or disappointed.