Apple has officially released the iOS 18.4 Beta 1 update for iPhone users, introducing a suite of new features powered by its artificial intelligence technology. Among the highlights is the Priority Notifications feature, which was previewed at WWDC 2024 but had not been made available until now. This innovative update aims to enhance user experience by intelligently sorting notifications based on their importance.
iOS 18.4 Beta 1 Update: What’s New
The iOS 18.4 Beta 1 update brings significant enhancements, particularly with the introduction of Priority Notifications. This feature utilizes on-device AI to analyze notification content, allowing the system to prioritize what it deems important. Users will find that only these prioritized notifications appear on their lock screens, while all notifications remain accessible with a simple swipe up. Apple emphasizes that this AI processing occurs on the device, ensuring user privacy is maintained.
By default, Priority Notifications are turned off, but users can easily enable them by navigating to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications. This flexibility allows users to customize their notification experience according to their preferences.
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New Features in Control Centre and Image Playground
Another notable addition in the iOS 18.4 Beta 1 update is the Ambient Music option in the Control Centre. This feature offers a randomized selection of sounds across four categories: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. While users cannot select specific tracks, they can view currently playing sounds and skip them using the music player integrated into the Dynamic Island.
Additionally, the update introduces a new style called Sketch to the Image Playground app, complementing the existing Animation and Illustration styles. Previously available in the Image Wand app, this new style allows users to choose from three creative options, enhancing their artistic capabilities.
Expanded Language Support and Minor Updates
iOS 18.4 Beta 1 also expands the reach of Apple Intelligence by adding support for several new languages and locales. The update now accommodates Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish, making the technology more accessible to a global audience.
In addition to these major features, the update includes several minor changes. Users will notice new text for Genmoji in the emoji keyboard, the ability to set a preferred language in Apple Maps, new Library and Shows widgets for the home screen, and an option to designate a default Translation app. These enhancements collectively aim to improve user interaction and overall functionality within the iOS ecosystem.
Source: https://observervoice.com/apple-launches-ios-18-4-beta-1-with-ai-features-98417/
