Apple has officially seeded iOS 26.4 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.4 beta 3 to registered developers, one week after the previous beta release.
Developers can download iOS 26.4 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.4 beta 3 by heading to: Settings > General > Software Update
This latest developer beta continues Apple’s testing cycle ahead of the public release, bringing feature refinements and performance improvements.
What’s New in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4?
While the first beta did not include new Siri upgrades, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 introduce several notable features across Apple services.
Apple Music: Playlist Playground
A new Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music lets users generate playlists using text prompts based on a mood, activity, or idea.
Apple Music also adds:
- A Concerts Near You discovery feature
- A redesigned album and playlist interface with full-page artwork
These updates aim to improve music discovery and personalization.
Apple Podcasts Adds Native Video Support
Apple Podcasts is gaining native support for video podcasts.
Video episodes will integrate with existing podcast features such as personalized recommendations and editorial highlights. The update also makes it easier for creators to distribute and monetize video content directly within the app.
RCS End-to-End Encryption Testing
Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, which will eventually bring encrypted messaging between iPhone and Android users.
RCS encryption is currently being tested for:
- iPhone-to-iPhone conversations
- iPhone-to-Android conversations
This marks a significant step forward for cross-platform messaging security.
For developers and early testers, iOS 26.4 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.4 beta 3 represent continued refinement of upcoming features before the wider rollout.
A public beta typically follows shortly after developer releases, with a full launch expected in the coming weeks.
