iOS 18.4 Beta 1: A First Look at What’s New

Apple has released iOS 18.4 Beta 1 to developers, offering a glimpse into the next iteration of its mobile operating system. This release is notable for its focus on expanding Apple Intelligence features, introducing new Control Center options, and making quality-of-life improvements. Let’s dive into the key changes and what you can expect from this beta.

Release Overview

iOS 18.4 Beta 1 arrived as a surprise Friday release, accompanied by updates for iPadOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, tvOS 18.4, and visionOS 2.4. The update size is substantial, clocking in at around 7.72 GB on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The build number is 22E5200s, indicating that we are still early in the beta cycle.