iOS 18.4 update is out: what features does it include

While the iOS 18.4 update doesn't bring all the promised features, such as an updated AI-powered Siri or app integration, it does have some significant improvements. The new features will make using iPhone and other Apple devices even more convenient and functional.

One of the key innovations is the prioritized notifications feature, as well as support for Apple Intelligence in new languages. Lifehacker helped us to understand all the changes in more detail.

Priority notifications

One of the main innovations is the Priority Notifications feature. With this feature, your iPhone will be able to analyze which notifications are most important to you and highlight them in a new special window. However, this feature is not activated by default, so users will need to go into the settings and enable it themselves. This will allow you to organize the notification flow more efficiently.

Apple Intelligence support in the EU and new languages

Apple Intelligence, an AI-powered technology, is now available in the European Union. And with a new update, it supports even more languages, such as French, Italian, Portuguese, and more. This is an important change that improves the user experience around the world.

New image styles in Image Playground

A new style called Sketch is now available in Image Playground, which allows you to create the impression that your image was hand-drawn. This is a feature we saw at WWDC, but now it's available to users. It allows you to add a new element of creativity when working with AI-based tools.

Background sounds and music in the Control Center

Apple has also improved the background sound feature. The iOS 18.4 update adds an Ambient Music section to the Control Center where users can choose from a variety of options: sleep, cooling, productivity, and well-being. These options allow you to play the appropriate playlist from Apple Music to create a favorable atmosphere.

Recipes in Apple News+

Apple News has a new section for paid subscribers - Apple News Food+. Here you can find a huge number of recipes, as well as stories and restaurant reviews. This is another step towards expanding the content for users with access to premium resources.

Mail for iPad and Mac

iPad and Mac owners will get new features in the updated Mail app, which will be available with the beta version of iPadOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4. It supports new features based on artificial intelligence, including email categories, which makes it easier to navigate and organize email on tablets and computers.

Improvements for the Genmoji button and new widgets

The new update introduces an improved Genmoji button, which has a new look with the word "Genmoji" and is now more visible. Two new widgets have also been added to the Podcasts app: one for the library and one for the show. This will allow users to quickly find the episodes and shows they need right from the home screen.

New options for default apps

With iOS 18.4, users have more options for choosing their default apps. You can now choose a different default Translate app, and EU users can now set a different navigation app. This gives more freedom for customization for users from different regions.

CarPlay changes and other updates

Other small changes, such as a third row of app icons on the CarPlay home screen, are also part of the update. In addition, Apple offers a new option to customize age ranges when installing a new device, allowing you to fine-tune parental controls for children and teens.

iOS 18.4 brings many new features and improvements that increase the usability of Apple devices.

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