Unleash New Possibilities with iOS 18.4 Public Beta: A Comprehensive Guide to What’s Changed

iOS 18.4 Public Beta Release: What's New

Key Features

• Priority Notifications: Enhances notification management by allowing users to prioritize important alerts on the Lock Screen.
• Image Playground Upgrade: Adds a new 'Sketch' style for AI-generated images, expanding creative options.
• New Language Support for Apple Intelligence: Expands support to 10 additional languages beyond English.
• AI Availability in the EU: Users in the European Union can now access full Apple Intelligence features on iPhones and iPads.

Apple News+ Enhancements

• Dedicated Food Hub: A new section with tens of thousands of recipes, restaurant reviews, and food-related stories.
• Enhanced Recipe Interface: An improved interface that is free from ads and includes a convenient timer feature.

Ambient Music Feature

• Control Center Integration: Four mood-based playlists (Chill, Productivity, Sleep, Wellbeing) can be added to Control Center, the Action button, or the Lock Screen.

Additional Changes

• New Default App Categories: Users can set default apps for Translation and Navigation (in the EU).
• Apple Podcasts Widgets: Two new widget types—Library and Shows—for easier access to podcast episodes.
• CarPlay Expansion: A third row of app icons is now available on larger displays.
• Matter Support for Robot Vacuums: The Home app now supports robot vacuums that integrate with the Matter standard.

Missing Features

• Siri Upgrades: Expected features such as onscreen awareness, personal context understanding, and new in-app actions are not yet available in beta 1.

Stay tuned for future updates and share your favorite iOS 18.4 public beta features in the comments!