iOS 18.4 Released - What's New?

Video Summary

The video discusses the release of iOS 18.4, highlighting over 60 new features and changes. Key updates include:

• Control Center Enhancements:
  • Introduction of an "ambient music" section for mood-based music toggles (sleep, chill, productivity, well-being).
  • Improved indicators for cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • New Apple Intelligence and Siri section with options for talking, typing, and visual intelligence.
  • A feature that remembers your last search in the Control Center.
• New Emoji: Seven new emojis have been added.
• Apple Intelligence Features:
  • Priority notifications that separate important alerts from others.
  • New animation for type to Siri.
• Photos Application Updates:
  • New filtering options and the ability to reorder media types.
  • Changes to the albums view and settings for managing recently viewed and shared photos.
• Safari Improvements:
  • Recent searches now appear in the search bar.
  • New animations for video playback controls.
• Messages and RCS Support: Enhanced emoji picker and expanded RCS messaging support for more carriers.
• Home Screen Widgets: New podcast widgets available for customization.
• Apple News Plus Food Section: A new section offering recipes with an interactive cooking interface.
• Shortcuts Application: New actions for changing application settings.
• Performance and Battery Life: Users report improved stability and battery life with this update.
• Miscellaneous Features:
  • Changes in the App Store for managing downloads.
  • Updates to the Wallet and Apple TV applications.
  • Support for new languages and improved setup for new Macs using an iPhone.

Speaker

The speaker, Brandon, advises that most users should consider updating to iOS 18.4 for the new features, performance improvements, and security patches. He also mentions that iOS 18.5 is expected to be released soon, with a beta for iOS 19 coming in June.