Cook Up a Storm with Apple’s New Clutter-Free Recipe Feature in iOS 18.4

Overview of Apple's iOS 18.4 Update for Apple News+

Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.4 today, featuring a significant upgrade to the Apple News+ app with the introduction of a new 'Food' section. This addition aims to provide users with a clutter-free and user-friendly experience when accessing recipes.

Key Features:

• Curated Recipes: The 'Food' section includes tens of thousands of curated recipes from top food publishers like Allrecipes, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Good Food, and Serious Eats.
• Clean Interface: Each recipe is presented in a clear and concise format, making it easy to review ingredients and follow step-by-step instructions.
• Robust Filtering Options: Users can filter recipes by cook time, dish type, and more. Multiple filters can be combined for precise searches.
• Interactive Features:
  • Tap on times in recipes to start timers directly on your iPhone.
  • Tap on ingredients to see the exact quantities needed for each step.
• Save and Offline Access: Recipes can be saved for later and accessed offline.
• Additional Content: The section also includes stories about restaurants, healthy eating, kitchen essentials, and more.

Availability:

• iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 will bring Apple News+ Food to subscribers in April.
• While most content is exclusive to subscribers, select stories and recipes will be available to anyone.

This update addresses common frustrations with online recipe websites, offering a more streamlined and enjoyable cooking experience.