iOS 18.4: Unveiling the Latest Enhancements and Features for Apple Users

iOS 18.4 Release Notes

Overview:

• The second iOS 18.4 Release Candidate build is now available to developers and public beta testers.
• Apple has confirmed that the final release of iOS 18.4 will be in April, possibly as soon as next week.
• The update brings new features and improvements to various apps and system functionalities, particularly for newer iPhone models.

Apple Intelligence:

• Priority Notifications: Important notifications are highlighted at the top.
• Sketch Style in Image Playground: An additional style option for creating sketch drawings.
• Language Support: Apple Intelligence now supports 8 additional languages and 2 additional English locales.

Apple Vision Pro App:

• A new app for users with Apple Vision Pro, offering discovery of content and spatial experiences.

Apple News+:

• New recipes from top publishers are available.
• Recipe Catalog allows browsing, searching, and saving recipes.
• Cooking mode provides step-by-step directions.

Photos:

• New filters to show or hide items in the Library view.
• Reordering options for Media Types and Utilities collections.
• Consistent filtering and sorting options across all collections.
• Option to disable "Recently Viewed" and "Recently Shared" collections.
• Hidden photos are not included for import if Use Face ID is enabled.

Enhancements and Bug Fixes:

• Safari recent search suggestions for quick access to previous searches.
• Streamlined Setup Assistant for creating Child Accounts.
• Screen Time App Limits persist even after app uninstallation.
• User review summaries in the App Store.
• Pause and resume of app downloads or updates without losing progress.
• New widgets for Podcasts, including Followed Shows and Library.
• Instant ambient music from Control Center.
• Apple Fitness+ Collections can be added to the Library.
• Support for Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners in the Home app.
• Additional system language support for 10 new languages.