Apple just released iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 on January 27, which means we’re all set for the next round of testing. People are excited because the upcoming betas might bring big new features to Siri with Apple Intelligence. But when can we expect this software to come out?
How Soon Will the New Betas Come?
Usually, Apple doesn’t wait long between updates. They might drop a new beta just one or two days after the latest software release. However, sometimes there’s a wait of a couple of weeks, especially if there are significant features like in iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.
Looking back at past releases can help us guess when the .4 betas might appear:
- From iOS 17.3 to iOS 17.4 beta: 3 days
- From iOS 16.3 to iOS 16.4 beta: 24 days
- From iOS 15.3 to iOS 15.4 beta: 1 day
- From iOS 14.3 to iOS 14.4 beta: 2 days
- From iOS 13.3 to iOS 13.4 beta: 57 days
What’s New in iOS 18.4?
Since some Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC in June are still pending, we can expect them in iOS 18.4. Here’s what might be included:
- Siri Updates: Siri will get smarter with new abilities.
- Siri’s Personal Context: Siri will remember details from your emails, messages, and photos to help you with tasks like finding files or recalling information.
- Siri Onscreen Awareness: Siri will understand what’s on your screen, allowing you to do things like adding an address from a text to a contact or sending a photo you’re viewing.
- Deeper App Integration: Siri will manage tasks across apps, like moving files or editing and sending photos.
- More Countries: Apple Intelligence will expand to more languages and countries, including English (India), English (Singapore), and languages like Chinese, French, German, and more.
- New Emoji: The update might introduce new emoji from Unicode 16, like a face with bags under eyes or a shovel.
- EU Changes: EU iPhone users might soon choose different default navigation or translation apps, thanks to new regulations.
iOS 18.4 Release Prediction
After testing through March, Apple is likely to release iOS 18.4 in April 2025. This fits with Apple’s earlier mention of new language support for Apple Intelligence coming in an April update.