Apple is preparing to roll out the first beta of iOS 18.4, expected to introduce powerful Siri enhancements and more Apple Intelligence features. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the update will be available for developers “fairly soon.”
iOS 18.4 Beta Release Date
Gurman suggests that the beta could arrive between the middle of next week and early the following week. For reference, Apple released iOS 17.4 beta 1 on January 25 last year, while iOS 16.4 beta 1 came out on February 16. This makes the upcoming beta release highly anticipated.
What’s New in iOS 18.4?
Apple is set to bring major Siri improvements with this update. The AI-powered voice assistant will get:
- Personal context understanding – Siri will recognize user preferences and offer more relevant suggestions.
- On-screen awareness – It will understand the content displayed and provide contextual responses.
- App control capabilities – Users will be able to command apps using voice more efficiently.
Another key feature is Priority Notifications, an AI-driven system that highlights important alerts automatically.
Apple Intelligence Expands to More Languages
Apple confirmed that iOS 18.4 will expand Apple Intelligence support to more languages, including:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
This expansion makes Siri and Apple’s AI tools more accessible to global users.
New Emojis in iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4 is also expected to introduce new emojis, as approved by the Unicode Consortium. Some of the new additions include:
- Fingerprint
- Face with bags under eyes
- Harp
- Root vegetable
- Leafless tree
- Splatter
- Shovel
These new emojis will allow users to express themselves in even more creative ways.
When Will iOS 18.4 Beta Be Available?
Apple has not confirmed an exact date yet. However, based on past trends and Gurman’s report, the beta could arrive within the next week or two.
We’ll keep you updated on the official release! Stay tuned and let us know which new feature excites you the most.
