Apple fans, get ready! The second beta of iOS 18.4 is now available, and it's packed with new features and improvements. This release focuses on expanding Apple Intelligence capabilities and enhancing the user experience across various devices.
Apple Intelligence Expands
One of the biggest highlights of iOS 18.4 is the expansion of Apple Intelligence to more countries and languages. Users in the EU will finally gain access to these AI-powered features, and support has been added for languages like Simplified Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish. This also includes localized English for Singapore and India.
While we're all eagerly awaiting the major Siri updates, including personal context, app intents, and screen reading, those have been pushed to iOS 18.5. Apple assures us that Apple Intelligence "will receive additional features in the coming months, including expanded capabilities for Siri."
Visual Intelligence and More
iOS 18.4 beta 2 also introduces exciting new features like Visual Intelligence, which can now be invoked from the Action button or Control Center and is available on iPhone 15 Pro. Other notable additions include:
- New Control Center options for Type to Siri and Talk to Siri.
- Prioritized Notifications powered by Apple Intelligence.
- Seven new emoji, including Face with bags under eyes and Fingerprint.
- The "sketch" style for Image Playground.
- A new Food section in Apple News+.
- Ambient Music categories in Control Center.
- A third icon row for CarPlay displays.
- A dedicated Apple Vision Pro app for downloading apps and browsing content.
- Mail categories on iPadOS, mirroring the iPhone experience.
- The ability to set a default translation app.
"Made in India" Momentum
In other Apple-related news, the company is making significant strides with its "Made in India" initiative. Recent reports indicate that Apple has started exporting product enclosures manufactured in India to countries like China and Vietnam. This is a major boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's program and underscores Apple's commitment to expanding its manufacturing footprint in India.
"This move is a significant step for Apple and a testament to the growing manufacturing capabilities in India." - Digi Times Asia
This development coincides with the recent announcement of the Realme P3 Pro 5G launching in India, featuring AI-backed GT Boost gaming technology. Clearly, the Indian tech market is heating up!
How to Install the Beta
If you're eager to try out iOS 18.4 beta 2, you can install either the developer or public beta. The process has been streamlined, and you no longer need a paid developer account to access the developer beta. Simply download the Apple Developer App and sign in with your Apple ID. For the public beta, sign up on the Apple Beta page and enroll your device.
Get ready for a smarter, more connected iOS experience with iOS 18.4 beta 2!