Apple rolled out iOS 18.4 public beta 3 today, following yesterday’s developer updates. Here’s a simple look at what’s new in this latest version for iPhone users.
What’s New in iOS 18.4 Beta 3?
The iOS 18.4 update is a big one coming soon for all iPhone users, expected to arrive next month. For now, beta testers get an early peek. Beta 3 doesn’t add much in terms of exciting new stuff—it’s mostly about fixing bugs and making things run smoother.
One small change is in Apple Wallet. There’s a new option called “Preauthorized Payments” (it had a different name before). This spot shows merchants you’ve okayed to charge your Apple Pay for things like subscriptions or automatic top-ups. You can also turn notifications on or off for upcoming payments right there. Other than that, beta 3 keeps the same goodies we saw in the earlier iOS 18.4 betas.
Highlights of iOS 18.4 So Far
Here’s what’s been added to iOS 18.4 up to beta 3:
- Priority Notifications to grab your attention
- Food and recipe ideas in Apple News
- A fresh style for Image Playground
- More languages for AI features
- AI support in the EU
Visual Intelligence on extra iPhone models
- Seven fun new emoji
- An Apple Vision Pro app
- More app types for default settings
- Shortcuts for tweaking app options
- New Control Center tools
- Better electric vehicle routing in Apple Maps
- A spruced-up Apple TV app design
With so much already packed in, it’s no shock that beta 3 is quiet. Fingers crossed beta 4 brings more surprises!
Other Beta 3 Updates
Apple didn’t stop at iOS. Public beta 3 is also out for macOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4, and HomePod 18.4. These updates focus on smoothing out glitches too. One cool perk in macOS 15.4 beta 3: you can grab the Sky Blue wallpaper from the M4 MacBook Air.
iOS 18.3.2 Hits iPhones
Apple also dropped iOS 18.3.2 today. It’s a small update with bug fixes and security patches. Check it out in Settings > General > Software Update. It’s been a month since iOS 18.3.1, and this one tackles some streaming playback issues, too. More updates like macOS 15.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2 are out as well, keeping your devices safe and steady.