Apple today released iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, the fourth major updates to its operating system. iOS 18.4 includes new Apple intelligence features, but there's no major leap forward for Siri, which remains unsatisfactory. There are also new emoji and a new Vision Pro app. Here's everything you need to know about iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4.
What's new in iOS 18.4, according to Apple
Apple Intelligence (All iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max models)
– Priority notifications appear at the top of your notifications, highlighting important notifications that may require your immediate attention.
– Sketch is now available as an additional design option in Image Playground, allowing you to create stunning sketches.
Apple's intelligence features support 8 additional languages and XNUMX additional languages beyond English, including English (India, Singapore), French (France, Canada), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Spain, Latin America, United States).
Apple Vision Pro app
The new Apple Vision Pro app, installed automatically for Apple Vision Pro users, helps you discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access your device information.
Apple News +
Recipes from the world's best recipe publishers are now available on Apple News+.
The recipe catalog allows you to browse or search to find the perfect dish and save it to your history list.
– Cooking mode allows you to follow step-by-step instructions easily.
– The food section also includes restaurant stories, kitchen tips, healthy eating, and more.
Pictures
– New filters to show or hide items that aren't in an album, or aren't synced from a Mac or PC, in the Library view in Photos.
– Reorder items in the Media Types and Utilities groups in the Photos app.
– Consistent filtering options across all collections, including the ability to sort by oldest or newest in the Photos app.
– Option to sort albums by modification date in the Photos app.
– Ability to disable “Recently Viewed” and “Recently Shared” groups in the Photos app settings.
– Hidden photos are no longer included for import to a Mac or PC if “Use Face ID” is enabled in the Photos app settings.
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
Recent search suggestions in Safari help you quickly return to previous search topics when you start a new query.
The Setup Assistant simplifies the steps parents need to take to create a child account for a child in their family, and enables child-friendly default settings if parents prefer to complete the child account setup later.
– Screen time restrictions remain in effect even after you uninstall and reinstall the app.
– The App Store includes summaries of user reviews, allowing you to get useful insights from other users at a glance.
– You can pause and resume downloading or updating any app on the App Store without losing progress.
– New tools for podcasts, including the “Followed Shows” tool to keep track of your favorite shows, and the “Library” tool to access the most used sections, such as “Recent Episodes,” “Saved,” and “Downloads.”
Ambient Music lets you play music instantly from Control Center, giving you access to a collection of hand-crafted playlists that provide a soundtrack to everyday life.
– Apple Fitness+ groups can now be added to the library.
Matter-compatible robot vacuums can be controlled through the Home app, as well as added to scenes and automations.
– Support for 10 new system languages, including Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Before updating, make sure to take a backup copy of the contents of your device, whether on iCloud or on the iTunes application
To update your device, take the following steps ...
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Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, it will show you that an update is available.
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You can click on Learn more to view the update details
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To download the update, you must connect to Wi-Fi. It is preferable to connect your device to the charger, then press the “Update Now” button.
The passcode entry screen will appear.
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After the update is finished, the device will restart. After several steps, the update will be completed.
Peace be upon you, how is the battery?
After the update, a program appeared that I had not downloaded called Live Matches, and I am sure that I did not download it for him. This is normal 🤔
Hi Saeed 🙋♂️, Don't worry, this can sometimes happen after updates. The app may have been pre-installed on your device but didn't appear until after the update. Or someone else may have used your phone and downloaded the app. Either way, if you don't want to use this app, you can easily delete it from your home screen. Stay safe and enjoy browsing! 📱😉
The beautiful feature I liked very much is that I can update any program or download any program and stop and resume it at any time without losing progress.
I did not find the fourth stage!!??
Thank you, may God bless you and reward you well
I have an account that I opened on the iPhone, but I forgot the email password and wanted to replace the email with a new one without deleting my account in the App Store. What should I do? May Allah reward you.
Hello Mr. Ahmed 👋, there's no need to worry! If you've forgotten the password for the email address associated with your Apple ID, you can recover it via the Apple ID website. However, if you'd like to change the email address associated with your Apple ID, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Click on your name at the top of the screen.
3. Tap “Apple ID,” then “Name, Phones, and Email.”
4. Under the “Access” section, tap “Change Apple ID.”
5. Enter a new email address and then click “Next”.
God willing, this problem will be solved.
Will artificial intelligence that supports the Arabic language emerge later, or will it never happen?!
Note that most AI platforms support it, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and others, but unfortunately, Apple does not support it yet.
Welcome, Counselor Ahmed Qarmli! Apple certainly understands the importance of language support and the global reach of its devices. However, there has been no official announcement from Apple yet regarding AI support in Arabic. We hope to see these developments materialize in the future; nothing is beyond Apple's control! 😉🍏. Follow us for the latest updates and news about Apple!
Apple Watch still hasn't received an update!
OS11.4
Even though I know he'll show up tonight as usual!
Hello Mohammed Jassim 🙋♂️, Don't worry, sometimes it takes some time for the update to appear for all users. There may just be some delay in the updates appearing on the watch. But as you know, patience is key 😅. Just relax and rest assured that the Apple Watch update will appear eventually. 🕒🍏
Peace be upon you, I have a problem. Who can help me???
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you, Mr. Ahmed 🙌
Of course we can help you! But please explain to us what problem you're facing so we can suggest appropriate solutions. We're always here to support you. 🚀📱
How do I set Apple News to Arabic without changing the phone language to Arabic?
Hello Fares Al-Janabi 🙋♂️, Unfortunately, you can't change the language of the Apple News app independently of the device language. If you want to use Apple News in Arabic, you'll need to change the language of your entire device to Arabic. I know this might be a problem for you, but that's how iOS works. 🍏😅
The update will not be completed if the pronunciation of Arabic words in AI applications and websites is not improved.
Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings. When Apple releases an update, it is always for their latest version of the device, and the balance is all the latest to the latest version. That is, like all updates, you find all the features of the iPhone 16. The rest of the devices feel that the update is being released because the old version has been released, and every customer who has an old version is looking for the device until it is updated.
Honestly, I didn't expect you to post the phrase "and she's still miserable" 😅
Me too, do you want to be more shocked? An article was published around 2022 talking about Siri’s stupidity in detail, and they even wrote a poet’s verse in it: “If you call out to a living person, you will hear, but there is no life for the one you call out to.”
Sultan is a very good follower. You are an old, distinguished, and cultured person. May God make you happy as you make us happy by following us.
Hi
I am updating all my Apple devices, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
thank you
Thank you, the new update has been completed.
I think they replaced the flag of the fallen Syrian regime with the flag of the blessed Syrian revolution.
So, as Mohamed Hosni, what did I benefit from?
No need 😂😂
Hello Mohamed Hosni! 😄
The benefit lies in the new information you gain about Apple and its updates. The article provides details about the new iOS 18.4 update, which includes new features and performance improvements. I believe you'll benefit from it if you have an Apple device, or even if you have an interest in technology and innovation. 📱😉
Peace be upon you. I expect that Apple will add the Arabic language soon. Be patient, they are just testing the feature, nothing more, nothing less. You know Apple well.
Frankly, Apple's marginalization of our Arabic language is very annoying.
Provocative and pronunciation of some Arabic words in artificial intelligence makes you nauseous and hates technology