iOS 26.4 public beta 2 focuses on encryption testing, search UI refinements, Apple Music updates, and subtle system improvements.
iOS 26.4 beta 2 continues reversing iOS 26’s search redesign, restoring iOS 18-style tab bar search and top-aligned search bars in more apps.
Apple and Google are testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android in iOS 26.4 beta 2, with a full release planned later.
iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now available with Apple Music AI upgrades, encrypted RCS testing, improved Personal Hotspot tracking, and enhanced CarPlay features.
iOS 26.4 introduces CarPlay support for voice-based AI apps like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini with a new voice control screen.
iOS 26.4 beta reveals early CarPlay video playback support, including the Apple TV app, new video transfer controls, and a dedicated Settings section.
iOS 26.4 introduces an Average Bedtime metric in the Health app and restores blood oxygen data to the Vitals overview graph in the U.S. Here’s what’s new.
Learn how to use the new Set Battery Charge Limit action in iOS 26.4 Shortcuts. Step-by-step guide to automating battery limit.
Apple releases iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 public beta with Playlist Playground, video podcasts, RCS encryption testing, and more.