iOS 18.4 Release Candidate Brings 50+ Exciting Changes and Features [Video]
iOS 18.4 Release Candidate is here, packed with over 50 new features and updates, including AirPods Max USB-C support, Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcut, and a revamped Mail app for iPad.
By Blip Tech
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iOS 18.4 Release Candidate: Major Updates and Features
Apple has released the iOS 18.4 Release Candidate to developers, with a public release expected next week. The update includes over 50 new changes and features, despite the delay of advanced Siri functionalities. Here are some standout updates:
- AirPods Max USB-C Updates: Support for wired headphone connectivity via USB-C, enabling 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio and ultra-low latency.
- Visual Intelligence Control Center Shortcut: iPhone 15 Pro users can now access Visual Intelligence via a Control Center shortcut, Lock Screen, or Action button.
- Ambient Music: Four customizable Ambient Music stations (Sleep, Chill, Productivity, Wellbeing) with user-customizable playlists.
- Updated Mail App for iPad and Mac: The new category layout in the Mail app is now available on iPadOS.
- Photos App Enhancements: New filters (Not in an Album, Shared with You), rearrange Utilities and Media Types, and a Key Photo view option.
- Apple News+ Food Recipes: Step-by-step recipe instructions with built-in timers.
- Proximity-Based Setup for Macs: Easier initial setup for new Mac users with macOS 15.4 or later.
- Robot Vacuum Support over Matter: Integration with Robot Vacuums in the Home app.
- New Emoji Characters: Baggy-eyed emoji, shovel, harp, fingerprint, and others.
- Priority Notifications: A feature to surface important notifications on the Lock Screen.
