iOS 18.4 Release Candidate Brings 50+ Exciting Changes and Features [Video]

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.