The second beta of iOS 18.4 is now accessible to developer testers, following the initial beta release just over a week ago. This iteration continues to incorporate enhancements for iPhone users ahead of the anticipated public launch in April. Scroll down for a comprehensive summary of all the latest features in the most recent iOS 18.4 beta.
Details on iOS 18.4 beta 2
Developer beta testers can currently access iOS 18.4 beta 2. While Apple has yet to issue a public beta, we anticipate that it will be available later this week. The current build number for iOS 18.4 beta 2 is 22E5216h.
What’s new in iOS 18.4 beta 2?
Modifications to Priority Notifications
With iOS 18.4 beta 1, Apple introduced support for Priority Notifications. This intelligent feature utilizes AI to prioritize your most significant notifications.
In iOS 18.4 beta 2, you have the ability to select which apps should receive priority. Within the Settings app, you can access a list of all installed applications on your iPhone and designate which ones are eligible for Priority Notifications.
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Visual Intelligence for iPhone 15 Pro
As stated earlier, iOS 18.4 beta 2 introduces Visual Intelligence for the iPhone 15 Pro. Access this feature through the Action button and the Control Center.
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Updates to Control Center
In relation to Apple Intelligence, a new set of toggles has been added to the Control Center facilitating faster access to Apple Intelligence and Siri functionalities. These toggles include options for interacting with Siri and accessing Visual Intelligence on all iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models.
- Talk to Siri
- Type to Siri
- Visual Intelligence
The “Type to Siri” toggle made its debut in Control Center with iOS 18.1 last year.
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The Apple Vision Pro App
iOS 18.4 introduces a new “Apple Vision Pro” application for iPhone users. Through this app, Vision Pro owners can explore spatial experiences, discover content, and access helpful tips about their device.
The visionOS 2.4 beta 2 also includes the highly anticipated Spatial Gallery app, which consolidates spatial photos, spatial videos, and panoramas into a single location.
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Introduction of New Emoji
In iOS 18.4 beta 2, users will find seven new emoji:
- Face with bags under the eyes
- Fingerprint
- Leafless tree
- Root vegetable
- Harp
- Shovel
- Splatter
As we enter the Genmoji era, the significance of default emoji remains uncertain.
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Fresh Shortcuts Actions
While iOS 18.4 doesn’t bring major changes to Siri, Apple is laying the foundation for in-app actions and personalized contexts. Beta 2 introduces numerous new Shortcuts actions across various Apple apps such as Books, News, Safari, Maps, and others.
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Enhancements in the Wallet App
The Wallet app has been updated with a new three-dot menu in the top-right corner, providing access to orders, settings, and a fresh “Subscriptions & Payments” screen. Apple states this feature will display “subscriptions and recurring payments authorized via Apple Pay” and is gradually rolling out to users.
Improvements to Apple Maps EV Routing
Apple Maps is set to receive significant enhancements regarding EV routing, particularly for Ford drivers. Internal code in iOS 18.4 beta 2 indicates that Apple Maps will now recognize specific vehicles that can charge at Tesla NACS stations in addition to CCS stations.
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App Store Updates
Users can now pause app downloads directly from the App Store when installing or updating an app, a functionality that used to require tapping on the app icon on the Home Screen.
Conclusion
Stay tuned for an in-depth look at everything new in iOS 18.4. Meanwhile, have you noticed any changes in the latest release of iOS 18.4 beta 2 or iPadOS 18.4 beta 2? Share your thoughts in the comments below, on X @DMN, and on Threads @DMN. Keep an eye out for our comprehensive coverage of the new releases right here at DMN throughout the week.
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