Apple Introduces Beta Versions of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4
Apple has released the initial beta versions of the anticipated iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 for developers to evaluate, arriving approximately a month following the rollout of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3.
Users can download these updates via the Settings application on their compatible devices by navigating to General > Software Update.
A Closer Look at New Features in iOS 18.4
The most notable addition in this update is the dedicated Apple Vision Pro application, which will automatically appear on your iPhone if a Vision Pro headset linked to your Apple Account is detected. For those without a Vision Pro, it remains accessible through the App Store.
The purpose of the Vision Pro app is multifaceted; it aims to assist users in exploring content, accessing support resources, and discovering new features related to Vision Pro devices. This app offers capabilities such as remotely downloading applications and managing favorite content for later viewing on Apple TV, along with convenient access to critical device information like serial numbers under a specified My Vision Pro section.
Discover New Experiences with Curated Recommendations
A specialized Discover page highlights personalized suggestions that showcase various experiences available through the Vision Pro platform—users gain insights into trending apps, games, an extensive selection exceeding 300 three-dimensional films, immersive videos from Apple Immersive offerings, exclusive video content available via °Apple TV° app for Vision Pro users, as well as spatial visuals including photos and panoramas found within the new Spatial Gallery.
The My Vision Pro interface serves as a guide where users can find recommendations tailored towards optimizing their experience with Visual Performance adjustments or setting up Personal Spatial Audio enhancements.
Easier Guest Access Management for The Headset
The latest update simplifies guest setup protocols directly from your iPhone, facilitating easier trials of Washington’s technology by others without compromising privacy or functionality constraints set by headset owners; they can restrict what applications guests may utilize while monitoring guest activity discreetly for assistance when necessary—upon use initiation each time guests wear theirs prompts would be displayed informing headset owners about enabling Guest Mode accordingly.
Siri Updates Still Awaiting Resolution
Speculations had arisen suggesting potential enhanced features pertaining particularly towards Apple’s voice assistant Siri within this version yet shortcomings have emerged due chiefly engineering setbacks withholding deployment currently rendering planned improvements non-operational still overall intentions persist regarding expanding usability allowing contextual assistance coupled alongside marked cross interaction abilities amid applications which follows expansion plans addressing additional languages that could accompany this update likewise asynchronous notifications remain forthcoming further ahead contingent future iterations developed thereafter trending practices evaluated re-encompassing launches divulging throughout April informed estimates upon lately initiated testing late February ultimately establishing arrival timelines leading near month milestones potentially ahead confirmed pre-reviewed processes.
