iOS/iPadOS 18.4 RC 2 Update: Everything⁣ You Need to Know

apple has released the iOS/iPadOS 18.4 RC 2 update. This update, build version 22E240, offers‍ several enhancements and new features for iPhone and iPad users.Let’s dive into what’s ‍new and how to get it.

What’s new in iOS/iPadOS 18.4‍ RC ‍2?

The iOS/iPadOS​ 18.4⁤ RC 2 update brings ⁤a range of improvements, including updates to Apple ‍Intelligence, Apple Vision Pro app enhancements, and improvements to the Photos app. Here’s a detailed breakdown of ⁣the ⁤key changes:

Apple Intelligence Enhancements

Apple Intelligence, a key focus of this update, introduces the following features:

• priority⁣ Notifications: Critically vital notifications are now highlighted at the top of your notification list.
• Image Playground: A “Sketch” ⁣style has been added as an option in Image‌ Playground.
• language‌ Support: Expanded support for eight ⁢languages and two English-speaking regions adds to the accessibility of this version.‌ The languages include: English (India, Singapore), French (France, Canada), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean ⁤(Korea), Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and ⁢Spanish (Spain,‍ Latin America, United States).

Apple Vision‌ Pro App Improvements

This update includes enhancements and bug fixes specifically for the Apple Vision Pro app.

Apple News+ updates

For⁤ Apple News+ subscribers, this update adds:

• Recipe Content: Content from top recipe publishers is now available.
• Recipe⁤ Catalog: Browse, ​search, and save recipes to⁢ “My Recipes.”
• Cooking Mode: Step-by-step guidance while cooking.
• Food Section: Includes restaurant ‍stories, kitchen⁤ skills, ⁣and healthy‍ diet content.

Photos App ‍Optimizations

the Photos app receives​ several improvements:

• Gallery View Filter: Show or hide items not included in albums or synced from Mac/PC.
• Reordering in Collections: support for reordering items in the Media type and Utilities collection.
• Unified Filtering: All collections​ use unified filtering options, including chronological positive/inverse order.
• Sorting Albums: Sort albums by modified date.
• Recent Views & Shared Collections: Available in Photo Settings.
• Hidden Photos: Once Photo Face ID is enabled, hidden photos ⁣will⁣ no longer be imported into Mac/PC.

Other Functional Optimizations and Bug Fixes

Several⁢ other enhancements and fixes are included:

• Safari: Recent search suggestions help users ⁤quickly return to previous search topics.
• Parent Settings Assistant: Simplifies the creation of children’s accounts.
• Screen Time: Ensures‍ submission restrictions remain.
• App Store: Added summary view to user comments.
• Downloads: ‍Ability to pause/continue app download updates without losing progress.
• Podcasts: New “Follow Programs” and “Repository” widgets.
• Control Center: New ambient music swift ‍access portal.
• Apple Fitness+: Featured content now available to add to library.
• Home App: supports controlling Matter protocol ​sweeping​ robots.
• System Languages: Added support for 10 new languages: Bangladeshi, gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

How to Upgrade to iOS/iPadOS Beta Versions

If you’re interested in trying out beta versions of iOS and iPadOS,here is how to upgrade:

• Public Beta Version: Registration is required through the Apple Beta Software ‍Program. Upgrade via Settings > General > Software ‌Update > Beta‍ Version Update after registering.
• Developer Preview Version: Registration and login are required through the Apple Developer Program. Upgrade via settings > General > Software Update after ⁣registering.

Expected Release Date

iOS 18.4 is expected to be released in⁢ early April.

Summary of Key Features in ‍iOS/iPadOS 18.4 RC 2

Here is a table summarizing the key features:

This update signifies Apple’s ongoing commitment to refining it’s operating systems. Stay tuned for the official public release of iOS/iPadOS 18.4!