iOS 18.4 Released Early
Apple has officially released iOS 18.4 on March 31, 2025, a day earlier than expected. The update is now available for all iPhones from the iPhone XS series and newer. Users can download the update via Settings > General > Software Update.
This marks one of Apple’s most feature-packed updates in recent months, bringing enhancements to Apple Intelligence, Control Center, and the Photos app.
Key Features in iOS 18.4
The iOS 18.4 update introduces several exciting features aimed at improving user experience:
- Priority Notifications: Using Apple Intelligence, your iPhone can now prioritize important notifications to appear at the top of your stack.
- Expanded Language Support: Apple Intelligence now supports eight additional languages, including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), and Simplified Chinese.
- Image Playground Updates: A new "Sketch" style has been added to Image Playground for creating artistic sketch drawings.
- Ambient Music in Control Center: Control Center now includes an Ambient Music toggle for a more immersive listening experience.
- Apple Vision Pro App: Automatically installed for Vision Pro users, this app helps discover new content and manage device settings.
- New Emoji: Seven new emojis have been added to the keyboard.
- Photos App Improvements: Enhanced search functionality and better organization tools for your photo library.
Siri Delays but More AI Features
While personalized Siri features originally expected in this update have been delayed to a future release, iOS 18.4 still delivers significant AI-driven improvements through Apple Intelligence. These include better notification management and expanded language capabilities.
How to Download iOS 18.4
The update is available for all compatible devices running iOS 18. To install it:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Select "General" and then "Software Update."
- Tap "Download and Install."
The update size is approximately 3.76GB and takes about 10–15 minutes to install depending on your device.
The Road Ahead: iOS 19 Preview
With iOS 18.4 now live, attention is shifting toward Apple’s next major update—iOS 19—which is expected to be unveiled at WWDC in June 2025. Early rumors suggest a complete redesign of the interface along with advanced AI integrations.