iPadOS 18.4 Brings Cooking Mode, Sketch in Image Playground, and More to Your iPad

iPadOS 18.4 Update Brings Four Notable Features

Apple is set to release the next major software update for iPads, dubbed iPadOS 18.4, which introduces several new features designed to enhance user experience across various activities.

Cooking Mode in Apple News

• The Apple News app now includes a Food section for News+ subscribers, featuring restaurant reviews, food lifestyle articles, and an extensive collection of recipes.
• A dedicated cooking mode allows users to follow step-by-step guides with integrated timers, making it easier to cook while using the iPad.

Sketch Mode in Image Playground

• Image Playground, already a versatile tool for creating AI-generated images, now offers a new Sketch style.
• Users can create hand-drawn images or modify existing ones to have a sketchy appearance, ideal for both children and adults experimenting with creative content.

Redesigned Apple Mail App

• The Apple Mail app on iPad is receiving an overhaul, aligning it with the iPhone version's recent updates.
• New features include automatic inbox categorization, digest view for consolidating threads, sorting options for new and older messages, and the display of contact photos in the inbox.

Ambient Music in Control Center

• A new category in Control Center allows users to select from four ambient music playlists: Chill, Productivity, Sleep, and Wellbeing.
• Users can customize these playlists with their preferred Apple Music selections or choose from curated options for a tailored listening experience.

This update also includes additional enhancements and minor changes across other apps like Photos and the TV app, making iPadOS 18.4 a significant upgrade for iPad users.