Apple is currently putting the final touches on the highly anticipated iOS 18.4 release. The release candidate version of this upcoming software update for both iPhone and iPad is now accessible to developers and public beta testers. This latest version promises to bring a wealth of exciting new features and enhancements to users.
The iOS 18.4 beta 2 has introduced innovative support for Visual Intelligence on the iPhone 15 Pro. This feature, which is part of Apple's unique brand of visual search capabilities, can now be easily accessed through the Control Center, the Action button, or by utilizing Shortcuts on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. This enhancement aims to improve user experience by making visual search more intuitive and accessible.
In a notable update, iOS 18.4 beta 2 has also added new emoji characters for the first time in a year, allowing users to express themselves with an even broader range of emoticons. Meanwhile, the first beta version of iOS 18.4 introduced over 50 new features and changes, significantly enhancing the overall functionality of the devices.
Among the numerous features included in iOS 18.4 are significant design changes for CarPlay, and the introduction of Priority Notifications powered by Apple Intelligence. Additionally, a new service called Apple News+ Food recipes is set to debut, along with mood-based music shortcuts that can be conveniently accessed from the Control Center. These updates collectively aim to enrich user interaction and streamline daily tasks.
Furthermore, Apple is expanding its Apple Intelligence capabilities to support more languages with this upcoming software update. The languages set to be included are French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), and localized English for Singapore and India. This multilingual support underscores Apple's commitment to making its technology accessible to a global audience.
Customers can expect the final version of iOS 18.4 to be rolled out in April. As Apple continues to refine this software update, stay tuned to 9to5Mac, where we will provide in-depth coverage and updates on any changes that may emerge during the iOS 18.4 release candidate phase.
