Version iOS 18.3 is not even published and the first beta of iOS 18.4 is about to start. (Ravinepz – Adobe Stock)
The first beta version of iOS 18.4 apparently starts shortly after the release of iOS 18.3, which will be released in a few days.
It remains to be seen whether the functions of Apple Intelligence can already be tested with the upcoming beta of iOS 18.4 in Europey (and in Europe). In addition, a compatible iPhone is required, i.e. at least one iPhone 15 Pro.
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Release: When does iOS 18.4 appear?
Like the portal Macrumors reports, the beta will be released shortly, but the final update plans to publish only in April.
After all, the company itself has announced that the full range of functions will only be available in other countries, including Europey.
The large period of time between the beta version and the final release apparently is related to the fact that Apple wants to plan as much test time as possible because of the functions of Apple Inteligence.
Possible innovations in iOS 18.4
The iPhone update will essentially include Apple's AI suite when Apple complies with its plans.
Image Playground
Apple introduces a diffusion model that can create pictures similar to Dall-E and Midjourney. With the application »Image Playground«, images can be created quickly, locally and simply with prefabricated input requests.
This function is introduced across the system and works with a series of applications such as notes, pages, freeform, keynotes and others.
Writing tools
Apple's writing tools make it possible to revise an existing text with the help of Apple Intelligence and convert it into a different writing style, such as “professional” or “relaxed”.
This also includes the correction of grammarWord choice and sentence construction. Using proposals, the text can also be changed afterwards. A function for summarizing the text is also available.
Messages such as push notifications are prioritized and summarized as desired. However, Apple temporarily deactivated this function in the beta of iOS 18.3 due to errors.
GENMOJI
Emojis fans get their money's worth with iOS 18.4. By entering a description, creating a unique emojis is possible on request. So -called “gene mogjis” can also be created from photos of contacts and sent to messages or as a sticker.
Visual Intelligence
The camera control of the iPhone 16 is said to be with iOS 18.4 become more useful in this country too. Basically, it resembles Google Lens and Circle to Search.
Apple presented the function on the keynote in September for the iPhone 16 series.
- By pressing the camera control, information about a restaurant or a company can be called up, translate, summarize or even read out texts.
- The function also recognizes contact information such as telephone numbers or email addresses.
- If you have scanned objects with visual intelligence, similar objects can be searched in Google.
- A connection to Chatgpt should also be possible in order to question the language model of Openaai about further information.
Improvements for Siri
With iOS 18.4, Siri should receive several improvements. In addition to a new look, Siri should understand and react natural language if you interrupt the sentence. Probably the greatest strength of the voice assistant is access to Apple apps.
So Siri can write messages or make a note for later, find options in the settings and search photos.
It is still unclear whether the new Siri will also be available in Europe with the update in April. At least this year, the Siri update will also be available in the regions that are already using Apple Intelligence.
New photo functions
With iOS 18.4 we get access to Apple's »Clean Up-» Toola counterpart to Google's Magic Eraser. In the future, objects or people in the photo app can be made with the tool in the photo app in images like magic hands.
A memory function was also presented: by entering a description, the app creates a story with the appropriate images. A song from Apple Music can also be integrated optionally. In addition, the app receives an improved search function with which pictures of a person can be found better.
Mail-App
The mail app, which is already improved with iOS 18.2, divides time-critical emailsInvoices, newsletter or advertising emails automatically in four categories to find them faster. In addition to the mails, contact pictures or company logos of the sender are displayed on the left.
The revised app is already available in Europey, but only if the system language is converted in English. In addition, there is no integration of Apple Intelligence.
In the future it will be possible to summarize emails, send prefabricated answers and the search function will also receive improvements from Apple's AI model.
More standard apps
As Macrumors writes, it is quite possible that further third -party apps can be determined as standard in the system settings (only in the EU). With iOS 18.4 this could affect navigation and translation apps.
Smart Home
In the code of iOS 18.3, indications were found that vacuum cleaner robots can be integrated into Apple Home. The integration was not included in the final version of iOS 18.3.
It is therefore conceivable that Apple supplies this function with the update to iOS 18.4.
Is iPhone Mirroring coming to Europey?
With iPhone Mirroring, the iPhone can be mirrored on the Mac. Drag and drop between the devices is also possible.
Together with Apple Intelligence, Apple withheld the iPhone Mirroring and the remote control on the iPad.
Both functions are not available in Europey until further notice and Apple has not yet announced whether this will change with iOS 18.4 and MacOS 15.4.
Since the company did not provide the functions for the EU for similar reasons, but probably changes with iOS 18.4, the two functions could come to Europey in April. However, this speculation should be enjoyed with caution.
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iOS 18.4: participate in the beta
Notice: An iPhone backup is almost essential before installing iOS 18 (.4) beta. In the following article, we have summarized how to create an iPhone backup with iCloud, Windows and MacOS:
How to create an iPhone backup in a few steps
Please note that compatibility problems with apps can occur with (larger) version jumps, including some important apps such as banking. The iPhone itself can also be severely affected.
If the first beta version will be downloaded shortly And you want to take part in it, proceeds as follows:
- Register with your Apple ID on the Beta support page From Apple. It is important that you are also logged in with the same Apple ID on the iPhone.
- Register on the page with the Apple ID.
- Now select the link “Register your iOS device” under “First steps”. Then follow the guide to register the iPhone.
- Then open the settings on the iPhone and navigate to “General”> “Update software”. Select the point “iOS 18.4 Public Beta” under “Beta updates” (as soon as the beta update is available).
As already mentioned above, it is quite possible that Apple Intelligence is not yet available for testing in Europey and in Europe in the first beta version. It cannot be ruled out that Apple provides AI functions with a later beta update shortly before April.
As soon as there are more information, we will update this article.
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