Apple’s iOS 18.4 update is finally here, and it’s packed with meaningful upgrades across core apps and system functions — including the long-awaited expansion of Apple Intelligence. From creative tools to smarter AI to increased control of your privacy and photos, iOS 18.4 has something for everyone.
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Best Features of iOS 18.4: What’s New in Apple’s Latest iPhone Update
The Photos app gets one of the most obvious upgrades. Apple also introduced new filtering options such as “Shared with You” and “Not in an Album” to help users quickly find specific photos. An added “Sort by Date Modification” setting allows users to fine-tune how they order albums based on the latest edits.
The Albums interface has received some small UI adjustments, and users can now hide Recently Viewed and Recently Shared albums for more privacy. The Edit button also lets you rearrange the list of Utilities and Media Types as you desire.
Where iOS 18.4 really shines is with the rollout of Apple Intelligence to more regions, including India. These AI-backed tools comprise Writing Tools, which rewrite, proofread, and summarize text throughout the operating system, because the user can modify tone and repair grammar. Smart Search in Photos enables users to find specific memories in the app using natural language. Clean Up lets you erase unwanted objects from photos.
Highlights include Memories in Photos, which enables users to create story-based videos that center around curated images and clips, and Image Playground, where users can generate whimsical images based on themes or prompts. Apple’s custom AI emoji feature, Genmoji, also debuts.
For productivity, iOS 18.4 adds audio transcription and summarization to Notes and Phone apps, allowing you to easily capture the key points from a conversation. Priority Messages and Notifications highlight critical alerts. The most exciting new stuff comes with Siri, which is smarter now and a bit of a diva, offering a smoother conversational experience, an understanding of visual context, and an integrated ChatGPT directly in the operating system for ‘more detailed’ replies.
FAQs
Is iOS 18.4 available for all iPhones?
It’s available for iPhones compatible with iOS 18.
Does iOS 18.4 include Apple Intelligence in India?
Yes, Apple Intelligence features are now live in India.
