With April just around the corner, many are eagerly awaiting the official release of iOS 18.4. However, the wait is already over as the public beta is available. I’ve been testing this update for a few weeks and I can say that it is one of the most interesting since the initial release of iOS 18. And yes, mainly thanks to Apple Intelligence, which finally arrives in Spanish. After several months of waiting for this update, we can now enjoy everything it provides. I’ve been doing this for a month, and these are the six performances that caught my attention the most.
Siri with superpowers thanks to ChatGPT
Siri has taken a big leap forward with its integration with ChatGPT. Now you can Answer almost any question that you can think of, from the latest sports results to the Euromillion numbers or offer cooking recipes… Siri is ready to impress you. And all this with an updated interface that is pleasing to the eye.
New Mail app
The Mail app has received many improvements in iOS 18.4. Now Automatic categorization of emails such as Main and Promotions, so that important emails are always at hand and, on the other hand, all those newsletters with offers. Also, because it integrates with Apple Intelligence writing tools, you can create email summaries, adjust the tone and correct what you’ve written, and even give instructions on how to automatically generate a response from two or three words.
Priority notifications and summary notifications
iOS 18.4 has an intelligent notification system that organizes notifications based on their importance. Apple Intelligence can: understand the content of the message so that it is displayed to you clearly visible part or not. Work matters, family needs…
In addition, the message summary helps us not to miss any information. This is very useful for those groups of friends or company where, Suddenly, you have dozens of messages. So, at first glance, you will know what is happening.
Ambient music in Control Center
If you need music to focus at work or relax at home, you’ll love this iOS 18.4 feature. You now have direct access to the ambient music from the Control Center, with categories such as well-being, productivity, relaxation and sleep. Just add new widgets when editing Control Center. So you’ll have thematic music at your fingertips, literally just two taps away.
Magic Photo Eraser
Has anyone captured your perfect photo? Get rid of it without complications. This magic eraser works seamlessly in the new Photos app on Apple Intelligence. With one click, you can Remove unwanted people or objects their own images. Thus, it is possible to enjoy cleaner and more professional photos without being an expert in editing.
Summary of articles
A short time, but a great interest in being informed? The new Apple Intelligence article summary feature in iOS 18.4 gives us the essence of any text in a matter of seconds. Personalized summary that tells you what matters most You don’t need to read the whole article. This feature has become one of my favorites. You can find a summary of the article by turning on Safari reading mode.
How to test iOS 18.4 today
Although the final version of iOS 18.4 is scheduled for April, you can already dEnjoy all these incredible new products without waiting. Keep in mind that if you decide to try the beta, you may encounter minor bugs or instability. However, it is A great way to get ahead of what’s new, what everyone is waiting for.
- Visit beta.apple.com and log in.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Go to Beta Updates and activate the public beta.
Installing the public beta on iPhoneIn a matter of minutes, you will have iOS 18.4 installed and will be able to use these and many other features. Note that you need a compatible device to have Apple Intelligence. And this one is from the iPhone 15 Pro. So, if you have this model or an iPhone 16, I’m sure you’ll love iOS 18.4.
