Apple is expected to release iOS 18.4 beta 1 in mid-to-late February, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The update is rumored to bring significant enhancements to the virtual assistant Siri, dubbed Apple Intelligence. Key features include on-screen awareness, allowing users to take action within and across apps, as well as product knowledge about their devices’ settings.
The new design has already arrived, but more advanced features are expected to be added. These will enable Siri to provide more natural assistance, taking into account a user’s personal context. Users can also expect to see improved emoji support, including new designs like a face with bags under the eyes.
Additionally, tweaks to default app choices in the European Union are on the horizon. The release of iOS 18.4 is expected to follow a typical developer beta-release schedule, with public betas rolling out later in February and further iterations throughout March.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/02/08/apple-ios-184-release-date-the-major-free-iphone-update-is-on-its-way