Apple Launches Developer Beta of iOS 18.4 with New Features
iOS 18.4 beta 1: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac 🔗

Apple has introduced the first developer beta of iOS 18.4, which includes several new features despite lacking some advanced Apple Intelligence functionalities. Key updates in this version include a new Apple News+ Food section with curated recipes, Priority Notifications for better management of alerts, and an expanded Image Playground feature. Other additions are new languages for Apple Intelligence, a larger Genmoji button, and updated default app categories. The iPad also receives a new Mail app for better email organization. In addition, iOS 18.4 beta 1 introduces new ambient music toggles, a redesigned CarPlay interface, and various other enhancements and tweaks.
- Introduction of the Apple News+ Food section featuring thousands of recipes.
- New Priority Notifications feature for easier access to important alerts.
- Image Playground now includes a sketch style option.
- Enhanced Mail app on iPad for better email sorting.
- New ambient music controls and a redesigned CarPlay interface.
What is the new feature in Apple News+?
The new Apple News+ Food section offers thousands of curated recipes from top publishers.
What is the purpose of the Priority Notifications feature?
Priority Notifications helps users easily identify important alerts with a unique design.
Which devices will receive the new Mail app in iPadOS 18.4?
The new Mail app, which organizes emails into categories, is now available on iPads with iPadOS 18.4.