Apple’s last big software release, iOS 18.3, arrived in late January. So we’re very much due for another noteworthy update. iOS 18.4 has been in beta testing for some time now, and we’re getting close to the public launch. Here’s when Apple has said to expect the iOS 18.4 release date.
iOS 18.4 coming ‘in early April’ per Apple
It’s unusual for Apple to share timelines for software release dates far in advance, but iOS 18.4 is one of the rare exceptions.
All the way back in October, when the first Apple Intelligence features launched, the company mentioned that an April software update would bring additional AI languages.
Based on previous years’ software patterns and Mark Gurman’s reporting, it became clear that iOS 18.4 would be that April software update.
But now, Apple has gotten even more specific.
Based on updates made to its website, Apple has now pinpointed “early April” as the exact timing for iOS 18.4’s launch.
Here’s copy from the official iOS 18 page:
Apple Intelligence is available in beta…Additional features and…language support available in early April
The “early” qualifier still offers Apple some flexibility, but I would assume this means iOS 18.4 will launch before mid-month.
The week of April 7 seems most likely, but Apple could potentially target a Monday, April 14 launch and technically still consider that “early April.” In any case, iOS 18.4’s release will be here pretty soon.
New features coming in iOS 18.4
Originally this update was expected to bring major Siri upgrades, but those have officially been delayed.
However, iOS 18.4 still has a ton of new features coming.
Here are the highlights, and you can visit the links for more info:
- Priority Notifications
- Food and recipes in Apple News
- Image Playground’s new style
- New supported AI languages
- AI in the EU
- Visual Intelligence on more iPhones
- Seven new emoji in keyboard
- Apple Vision Pro app
- Control Center upgrades
- More default app categories
- Shortcuts actions for app settings
- EV routing improvements for Apple Maps
- Apple TV app UI changes
- App Store download pausing and AI reviews
- New Photos app improvements
Overall, while the Siri delays are disappointing, Apple still has a packed update coming in iOS 18.4.
And after its April launch, it won’t be long before Apple unveils its major iOS 19 redesign, too.
Are you excited for iOS 18.4’s release soon? Let us know in the comments.
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