iOS 18.4 beta 2: Heres everything new
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iOS 18.4 beta 2 is now available for developer testers, just over a week after the first beta was released. iOS 18.4 beta 2 continues to make changes for iPhone users before the updates public release in April. Head below for a full roundup of everything new in the latest iOS 18.4 beta. iOS 18.4 beta 2 detailsiOS 18.4 beta 2 is currently available to developer beta testers. Apple hasnt yet released a new public beta, but we expect that to change later this week. The build number for todays iOS 18.4 beta 2 release is 22E5216h. Whats new in iOS 18.4 beta 2? Priority Notifications changesApple added support for Priority Notifications with iOS 18.4 beta one. This Apple Intelligence feature uses AI to show your most important notifications first.With iOS 18.4 beta 2, you can choose which apps deserve prioritization. In the Settings app, you can view a list of all the apps installed on your iPhone and choose which apps are eligible to be included in Priority Notifications. Read more: iOS 18.4 beta 2 lets you choose which apps deserve Priority NotificationsVisual Intelligence on iPhone 15 ProAs promised, iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings Visual Intelligence support to the iPhone 15 Pro. The feature can be accessed via the Action button and Control Center. Read more: iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings this AI feature to older iPhones, expands access on new modelsControl CenterSpeaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple has added a new set of toggles for Control Center that are focused on quicker access to Apple Intelligence and Siri features. There are now toggles for Talk to Siri and Visual Intelligence on all iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models.Talk to SiriType to SiriVisual IntelligenceThe Type to Siri toggle was added to Control Center with iOS 18.1 last year. Read more: Control Center adds new AI and Siri controls in iOS 18.4 beta 2Apple Vision Pro appAs previously announced, iOS 18.4 adds a new Apple Vision Pro app to iPhone. In this app, Vision Pro users can discover content and spatial experience, find useful tips about their device, and more.In visionOS 2.4 beta 2, Apple has also added the promised Spatial Gallery app that aggregates spatial photos, spatial videos, and panoramas into a central place.Read more:Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta 2New emojiiOS 18.4 adds seven new emoji for iPhone users: Face with bags under eyesFingerprintLeafless treeRoot vegetableHarpShovelSplatterDo default emoji matter now that we live in the Genmoji era? That remains to be seen. Read more: iOS 18.4 beta 2 includes seven new emojiNew Shortcuts actions While iOS 18.4 doesnt include any big changes to Siri, Apple is still laying the groundwork for things like in-app actions and personal context. iOS 18.4 beta 2 includes tons of new Shortcuts actions for Apples apps, including Books, News, Safari, Maps, and many more. Read more: iOS 18.4 adds tons of new Shortcuts actions, hints at Siris future upgradesWallet appThe Wallet app has a new three-dot menu in the upper-right corner for access to orders, settings, and a new Subscriptions & Payments screen. Apple says this screen will show subscriptions and recurring payments you authorize with Apple Pay, but it isnt working just yet. Apple Maps EV routing It looks like the Apple Maps EV routing feature is set to get a big update for Ford drivers. According to under-the-hood code in iOS 18.4 beta 2, Apple Maps EV routing will finally learn that certain cars can charge at Tesla NACS stations in addition to CCS stations. Read more: iOS 18.4 will address a frustrating CarPlay limitation for EVsWrap upWell have much more on everything new in iOS 18.4 soon. In the meantime, spot any changes in todays release of iOS 18.4 beta 2 or iPadOS 18.4 beta 2? Let us know in the comments below, onX @9to5Mac, and onThreads @9to5Mac. Stay tuned for our full hands-on coverage with the new releases right here at9to5Mactoday and throughout the rest of the week.My favorite iPhone accessories:Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel
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