Apple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists, early testing for encrypted RCS messaging and a new setting to tone down iOS 26's brighter visual effects.

The minor update arrives a few weeks after iOS 26.3 and focuses on security patches and stability improvements.

OS 26.4 is a big update with new features for Apple Music, Podcasts, CarPlay, and more, here’s when to expect its public launch.

While we don't know when Apple will release iOS 26.4 to the general public, I would expect the company to release the update around the end of March or the beginning of April. Unt

The fourth iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 betas that Apple provided to developers today introduce nine new emoji characters. Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Hairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch) Fight Cloud Orca Landslide There are also new skin tone modifiers people wrestling and dancers with bunny ears,