Apple has just released public beta 2 for iOS 18.4, bringing a variety of new features and changes for users in the public beta programme. This second beta introduces several improvements, such as updated emojis, a new app for the Vision Pro headset, enhanced notification features and much more. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest iOS 18.4 updates.
New features in iOS 18.4 Beta 2
The first beta of iOS 18.4 was packed with new features, but Apple has even more in store for the latest beta.
New Emoji
Seven new emojis have been added to the emoji keyboard. These include bags under eyes, fingerprints, a leafless tree, a root vegetable, a harp, a shovel, a splatter, and the Flag of Sark.
Read more: Apple Prepares iOS 18.3.1 Update to Fix Security Bugs.
Apple Vision Pro App
Like the existing Watch app, users can now enjoy a dedicated Apple Vision Pro app for browsing spatial content and more.
Shortcuts App Actions
New actions in the Shortcuts app give us a glimpse at Siri upgrades that are expected to arrive soon.
Control Centre Additions
Beta 1 brought new Ambient Music controls, and beta 2 added ones for Visual Intelligence and Talk to Siri.
EV Routing Improvements
Apple Maps will soon improve its support for EV chargers. Moreover, there are a handful of other smaller changes too.
Overall, it’s a strong beta 2 update that further expands the new capabilities offered by iOS 18.4.
Installation and Public Launch Date
If you’ve previously installed the iOS 18.4 public beta, or another recent public beta, updating is easy. Just go to Settings ⇾ General ⇾ Software Update on your iPhone and beta 2 should appear there.
For anyone not willing to risk installing beta software that could bring bugs and performance issues, Apple has said the public launch of iOS 18.4 is set for early April. This means you won’t have to wait too long to try out these new features.
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