Breaking: New iOS 18.4 RC Build Released, Paving the Way for Imminent Public Launch

New iOS 18.4 RC Build Released Apple has released a new Release Candidate (RC) build of iOS 18.4, indicating that the public launch is imminent. This RC, with build number 22E240, follows the initial RC build (22E239) from earlier this week and likely addresses critical bugs discovered during testing.

Key Features in iOS 18.4

When iOS 18.4 launches publicly, it will introduce several new features and improvements, including:

• Priority Notifications: Enhanced notification management.
• Food and Recipes in Apple News: New content categories for food enthusiasts.
• Image Playground’s New Style: Updated visual styles in the Image Playground app.
• New Supported AI Languages: Expanded language support for AI features.
• AI in the EU: Improved AI functionalities tailored for European users.
• Visual Intelligence on More iPhones: Enhanced visual intelligence capabilities on a broader range of devices.
• Seven New Emoji in Keyboard: Additional emoji options for expression.
• Apple Vision Pro App: A dedicated app for Apple's Vision Pro headset.
• Control Center Upgrades: Improved controls and features in the Control Center.
• More Default App Categories: Enhanced organization in the home screen.
• Shortcuts Actions for App Settings: New automation options within Shortcuts.
• Apple TV App UI Changes: User interface updates for the Apple TV app.
• App Store Download Pausing and AI Reviews: Enhanced download management and review processes.
• New Photos App Improvements: Various enhancements to the Photos app.
• CarPlay Updates: New features and improvements for CarPlay.
• Safari Recent Searches: Quick access to recent search history in Safari.

Availability

The new RC build is available to all developers and public beta users. Users are encouraged to provide feedback on any changes or issues discovered.