Overview

• iOS 18.4 beta adds Priority Notifications, which highlights important alerts on the lock screen using Apple Intelligence.
• The update introduces Ambient Music in four categories—Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing—accessible from the Control Center.
• Apple News+ now includes a Food section featuring recipes, restaurant stories, and healthy eating tips curated by top publishers.
• Vision Pro support allows users to manage the headset, including guest mode and content discovery, via iPhone or iPad.
• The beta has been pulled for iPhone 12 models and select iPads due to a boot loop issue, with a fix expected in future updates.