Apple has deployed the Beta 4 iOS 18.4 update for developers and beta testers. Although this update mainly focuses on solving the problems of previous versions, it has introduced several notable features that will soon be available for all iPhone users. As the official version of iOS 18.4 is approaching, here is a ventilation of the key features that you can expect in the next update.
1. Priority notifications
IOS 18.4 presents priority notifications, a functionality aimed at surfaced important notifications on your locking screen. Apple Intelligence detects important alerts and highlights them separately, so that you can easily see what you may have missed. Although the functionality is part of Apple’s wider plan to improve Siri’s capacities, it works independently, offering a new way to manage notifications. You can adjust the applications included in the priority sorting via the Settings application. Currently, this feature is available on the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max and all iPhone 16 models.
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2. Ambient music
Ambient Music made its debut with iOS 18.4, bringing four new tips to the control center. Users can now access the predefined reading lists with a single tap to improve focus or relaxation. The options include well-being, cooling, productivity and sleep. These can be personalized by adding them to the control center or the action button on your iPhone. Each switch is linked to an Apple Music reading list, although users have the flexibility to choose their own playlist. Reading is controlled via a simplified interface with basic playback and volume controls.
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3. New emoji
The beta iOS 18.4 also presents seven new Emoji options. These include the face with bags under the eyes, fingerprints, a leave-free tree, root vegetables, a harp, a shovel and splashes. Although emoji may seem to be a small addition, they provide more ways to express themselves, even as more personalized emoji options, like Genmoji, become popular.
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4. Apple News + Food
Apple News + obtains a major upgrade with the addition of the “food” section in iOS 18.4. This feature brings together thousands of recipes from better publishers in a rationalized and friendly format. The application fits into the clock application, allowing users to follow the kitchen instructions step by step without changing applications. It also offers search and filter options to help you find the perfect recipe. In addition, you can save your favorite dishes and access it offline.
These are just some of the new features to come on iOS 18.4. With the update that should take place soon, iPhone users can impatiently wait for a more organized notification system, improved musical orders, new fun emojis and an extensive Apple News experience.
