iOS 18.4 Beta 2: What’s New in the Latest Update

Apple has just released the second beta of iOS 18.4 to developers, bringing new features, enhancements, and refinements to iPhones. If you’re part of the beta testing program, this update offers a glimpse of what’s coming next. As always, it’s a good idea to back up your iPhone before installing any beta software.

New Features and Changes in iOS 18.4 Beta 2

Visual Intelligence for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple continues to push the boundaries of AI with its Visual Intelligence feature, now exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. While details on its exact functionality are still emerging, it’s expected to enhance how users interact with their devices through AI-powered insights and processing.

Vision Pro App for iPhone
A new Vision Pro app has been introduced, likely designed to complement Apple’s Vision Pro headset. This could mean better integration between iPhones and Apple’s mixed-reality platform, making it easier to manage apps, settings, and experiences.

New Emoji Arrive
iOS 18.4 Beta 2 includes a fresh set of emoji, giving users even more ways to express themselves. New emoji updates are always a highlight, and this release adds fun new options to chats, social media, and messaging apps.

Resume Button for App Store Downloads
If you’ve ever had to pause an App Store download, you’ll appreciate the new resume button. This simple but useful addition lets you pick up where you left off instead of restarting the download from scratch.

Priority Notifications Get More Control
Apple has added the ability to choose specific apps for Priority Notifications. This feature allows users to prioritize certain notifications over others, ensuring that the most important alerts come through first.

New Control Center Toggles
iOS 18.4 Beta 2 introduces new "Talk to Siri" and "Visual Intelligence" controls in the Control Center. These additions make it easier to access Siri and AI-powered features with a simple swipe and tap.

Apple Maps to Support NACS for Electric Vehicles
There is evidence that Apple is working on support for the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in Apple Maps. This could be a significant update for EV owners, making it easier to find compatible charging stations directly within the Maps app.

New Siri Shortcuts
Apple continues to expand Siri’s capabilities with new shortcuts in iOS 18.4 Beta 2. These shortcuts allow users to automate tasks and streamline daily routines with just a voice command or tap.

Looking Ahead

Apple will likely refine these features further before the official iOS 18.4 release. If you’re testing the beta, keep an eye out for additional updates and improvements. Also, if you missed the changes in iOS 18.4 Beta 1, it’s worth checking out those enhancements as well.

Stay tuned for more updates as Apple continues to fine-tune iOS 18.4.