We already know what the main new features of this important update will be.

It is true that there is still months until Apple releases iOS 18.4; However, we can already feel some of the new features which will arrive with this update thanks to the different statements made by Apple. And these will be important developments that will change THE way many users use their iPhone.

This can be one of the last big updates to iOS 18 before Apple introduces iOS 19which should take place in early June, so it will also be one of the last to introduce relevant news.

• Possible new features of iOS 18.4
• When will iOS 18.4 be released

Possible new features of iOS 18.4

Although iOS 18.4 may include many new features, we won’t really know for a few months; the truth is that Apple has already confirmed a few new features that should arrive with this updateif we take into account the times.

Apple Intelligence in USA and the rest of the countries EU

Apple has confirmed that Apple Intelligence will be available in USA and European Union countries from April 2025. Apple usually releases major iOS updates every two months, so we expect the release of iOS 18.4 later this month. We already know that iOS 18.2 will arrive at the beginning of December, so around the beginning of April we will be able to take advantage of it Apple Intelligence in Europe.

Apple Intelligence in Spanish

Although Apple hasn’t said anything, the launch of Apple Intelligence in Europe means that it will arrive in new languages ​​like Spanish, German, Italian or French, so We understand that from this moment the Spanish language will also be available in the rest of the Spanish-speaking countries.

Apple Intelligence will reach more languages ​​in April 2025

Default mapping and translation apps

In a recent document, Apple describes the steps taken to comply with European law on digital marketsamong them we have the arrival of alternative application stores, the removal of applications from the system or the possibility of using other applications by default on the iPhone.

And in it, Apple also reveals that it will allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union set default navigation and translation apps from “spring 2025”. This deadline suggests that these options will be available with the update to iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, which will arrive on these dates.

When will iOS 18.4 be released

This is clearly something we still don’t know, but can guess thanks to the clues provided by Apple. The month of April seems to be chosen to launch this important software update. And looking at the calendar, I would bet Monday April 7 for the launch of iOS 18.4although everything could be brought forward or delayed by a week, depending on the pace of development of this important update.