iOS 18.4 Update Is One Step Closer To Official Release With The New Version: What iPhone Users Get

Last Updated:March 27, 2025, 07:20 IST

iOS 18.4 update is expected in April which means the beta version could be the last one before Apple releases the public iteration.

The new iOS 18.4 update could make Apple AI work in more countries.

Apple has taken one more step to the iOS 18.4 release date with the latest update rolling out for the iPhone users this week. The iOS 18.4 Release Candidate has been offered to beta testers and developers who have risked installing the beta version on their device to get a test drive of the upcoming iOS 18.4 features. Most reports have suggested that Apple will be lining up the next iOS 18 version in early April and we seem to be pretty close to that timeline with the latest development.

iOS 18.4 Release Candidate Is Out: Public Update Soon?

The iOS 18.4 Release Candidate is not a small update by any means and most iPhone users are being asked to install the 7.5GB sized version to continue with their beta journey. This also could be the last beta update from the company which means the iOS 18.4 public release date could be one week away from now.

iOS 18.4 Update: New Features Coming Your Way

Apple has a lot on stake with the iOS 18.4 update especially after its news about the AI Siri and more features getting delayed till next year. iPhone users in India have a lot to be excited about, thanks to the Apple AI getting local support in the region. EU iPhone users will also get their taste of Apple AI some time next month.

Here is a quick round-up of all the features that the iOS 18.4 update will bring for billions of iPhone users next month.

Apple AI For India

Even though Apple AI only worked with select versions of English, the company has allowed people in countries like India to use the AI features by setting the default language as US English but that finally changes to local settings with the iOS 18.4 version.

Priority Notifications With AI

Apple AI is going to detect important messages and alerts on your iPhone and notify them on the lock screen so that you don’t miss them. The brand will be processing the content on-device which keeps the data private.

Recipes Coming To Apple News+

Apple News+ will help you with a series of food recipes curated from varied writers and chefs available through the platform.

Lossless Audio For AirPods Max

The most expensive Apple wireless product will be finally getting lossless audio support once the iOS 18.4 update rolls out. Apple says this update will allow AirPods Max to deliver 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, allowing users to enjoy music in its original format, exactly as it was recorded in a studio.

Ambient Music In Control Centre

Apple is bringing ambient music toggles with different moods that can be customised and even enabled on the Action Button for iPhones. You have options like Chill, Well being, Sleep and more that pick up the playlist from Apple Music.

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