OS 26.4 isn't the major update with new Siri features that we hoped for, but there are some useful quality of life improvements, and a little bit of fun with an AI playlist generator and new emoji characters.

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New emojis include ballet dancers, a distorted face, a fight cloud, a sasquatch-like creature, a landslide, an orca, a trombone and a treasure chest.

OS 26.4 comes packed with many new features, including brand new Ambient Music widgets that can be added to the iPhone’s Home Screen.

Apple's fourth beta means the stable release is close. From smarter security to AI-powered music tools, iOS 26.4 has a surprising amount worth caring about.

Apple provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, which means we're going to see a public launch as soon as next week. The RC versions of the software include Apple's official release notes,

OS 26.4 is the next big iPhone release, and Apple plans to enable a key security feature by default in the update: Stolen Device Protection.

Apple’s next iPhone software update is getting closer to release, and the latest beta version of iOS 26.4 is giving developers and testers a preview of what’s coming next. The update introduces a handful of smaller features and refinements as Apple prepares the software for a broader public rollout later this spring.

The first developer beta of iOS 26.4 is here, offering a new video experience for Apple Podcasts, support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, and much more. Monday's iOS 26.4 developer beta brings a few significant changes. The first of them is ...

Apple made some enticing changes to Apple Music for iOS 26.4. First off, a new Concerts feature will help you find nearby shows for artists you listen to