Apple has published the candidate’s version of the iOS 18.4 version (RC), giving developers and public beta-tetors an overview of the new features to come soon. Official public release is expected in April. The update includes eight new emojis, including a tired emoji with bags under the eyes.
Google unveiled these emojis for the first time in September, and they are now available on iPhones. IOS 18.4 also introduces priority notifications for users with Apple Intelligence compatible iPhones. This function allows users to prioritize certain notifications directly on the locking screen.
To activate this, users can consult the parameters> notifications> prioritize notifications and select applications should have priority. The control center has been improved with the new features of Apple Intelligence. Users can add these commands by sliding in the upper right corner, pressing the sign more and selecting the new Apple Intelligence & Siri controls, such as speaking to Siri, Type To Siri and Visual Intelligence.
Visual intelligence is also accessible from the iPhone action button by configuring it in the settings> The Action button.
IOS 18.4 RC new features
The image Playground application now includes a new artistic style called sketch, which creates images that look like sketches while maintaining a full range of colors.
This joins existing animation and illustration styles. Control Center now includes ambient music checks, allowing users to play background music with options such as sleep, cooling, productivity and well-being. Users can customize them by pressing control and selecting in the available reading lists.
The Wallet application has a new section of pre-authorized payments, consolidating all subscriptions and payment plans in one place. Users can access it by pressing the three points in the upper right corner of the portfolio and selecting pre -authorized payments. Apple News will soon have a new food section, offering subscribers access to recipes from various publications such as food and wine and good food.
This section includes offline access, a cook mode for easy recipe navigation and additional content on restaurants and healthy food advice. The iOS 18.4 RC provides new features and exciting improvements to Apple ecosystem, improving the user experience with more personalized and practical tools. Public beta developers and testers can explore these updates now, with the public release just at the corner of the street in April.
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