Apple has made iOS 26.4 version Release Candidate (RC) available to developer beta testers and the public. The update brings 13 specific improvements to the iPhone, focusing on Apple Music features, accessibility and creative tools. The public launch should take place next week, probably from March 23rd. Usuários beta can now install the build to test the new features before the final version reaches all compatible devices.
The main changes are concentrated in Apple Music. The company introduces Playlist Playground in beta phase, which allows you to generate playlists from text descriptions, including title, description and automatically suggested tracks. Além In addition, the app gains the Concerts section, which helps discover nearby shows by artists in the user’s library and recommends new names based on listening habits.
What’s new in Apple Music and offline experience
The Apple Music receives ambient music widget for themes such as sleep, relaxation, productivity and well-being, which can be added to the Tela of Início.
Album and playlist pages now feature full-screen backgrounds for a more immersive view.
The offline music recognition feature on the Centro of Controle identifies tracks without internet and delivers results when the device comes back online.
Accessibility and visual improvements
The Reduzir Efeitos Brilhantes setting minimizes intense flashes when interacting with buttons and interface elements.
Subtitle and subtitle adjustments are accessible directly from the subtitles icon during media playback, allowing for quick customization and preview.
The Reduzir Movimento option now more consistently applies reductions in animations of the Liquid Glass design for those who are sensitive to screen movements.
New emojis and creative tools
The emoji keyboard gains eight new characters, including orca, trombone, avalanche, ballet dancer and distorted face.
The Freeform app incorporates advanced image creation and editing tools, as well as a premium content library integrated into Apple Creator Studio.
Updates to Productivity and Family Sharing
Reminders allow marking as urgent by Barra Rápida or long press, with a dedicated filter in smart lists to prioritize important items.
Compartilhamento of Compras allows adults in Family Sharing groups to use their own payment method for purchases, without relying solely on the family organizer.
Other optimizations and fixes
Keyboard accuracy improves when typing at high speed, reducing common errors in rapid use.
The update also includes bug fixes and security enhancements that strengthen overall system protection.
These changes come at a time when Apple sets the stage for iOS 26.5, which will bring the first integrations of Siri with Apple Intelligence and Gemini.
Visual and usability improvements
The design continues to evolve with elements that prioritize immersion and comfort.
Users who prefer less intense interfaces will find additional options to personalize the daily experience.
The new features balance innovation in entertainment with inclusion for different needs.
Focus on music and content discovery
Apple Music reinforces its position with tools that facilitate personalized curation.
Features like Concerts bring the user closer to live events based on real preferences.
Generating playlists by description makes discovering new tracks more intuitive and faster.
Accessibility gains prominence in the update
Settings like Reduzir Efeitos Brilhantes suit users who are sensitive to intense visual stimuli.
Subtitle options facilitate access to multimedia content for those who need hearing support.
The system seeks to offer a more comfortable experience without compromising advanced features.
Launch and availability
The RC build indicates final stability for the imminent public rollout.
Beta testers report good performance in the new features implemented.
Apple usually releases final versions shortly after the RC, maintaining the regular update cycle.