# iOS 18.4 Beta 3: New Features, Enhancements to Apple Intelligence, and More
Apple is progressively enhancing its latest operating system with the introduction of **iOS 18.4 Beta 3**, anticipated to formally debut in early April 2025. While this update mainly emphasizes upgrades to Apple Intelligence functionalities, it also brings new emojis, a dedicated Apple Vision Pro application, and a variety of improvements across Apple services. Here’s what you should know regarding the latest iOS 18.4 beta.
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## **Improvements to Apple Intelligence**
Apple is consistently implementing enhancements to its AI-driven features, even though the launch of a **customized Siri experience** has been postponed. In this version of iOS 18.4 Beta 3, Apple Intelligence sees three significant updates:
– **Broadened Language Support:** Apple Intelligence now includes support for **Chinese, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean**, and localized English for **Singapore and India**.
– **Image Playground Enhancement:** The anticipated **Sketch style** has now been launched, joining the already available **Animation** and **Illustration** categories.
– **Genmoji Updates:** The **Genmoji** icon on the keyboard has been modified, now explicitly marked as “Genmoji.”
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## **New Emojis Introduced in iOS 18.4**
Apple has officially introduced **seven new emojis**, which were previewed by the Unicode Consortium last year. Although the selection may not be particularly thrilling, it broadens users’ options for self-expression in messaging.
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## **Additional Features in iOS 18.4 Beta 3**
In addition to enhancements in Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.4 also rolls out a host of new features and refinements across various Apple services:
### **1. Apple News+ Food Section**
– A fresh **Food** section is arriving in **Apple News+**, providing **recipes, healthy eating advice, restaurant suggestions**, and more for its subscribers.
### **2. Apple Vision Pro App**
– iOS 18.4 features a dedicated **Apple Vision Pro app** for iPhones, enabling users to:
– Download **visionOS applications** and content
– Access **setup guides** and **tips**
– Adjust **Guest Mode settings**
### **3. Apple Maps Language Preferences**
– Users can now select a **Preferred Language** for navigation, separate from their iPhone’s system language.
### **4. Ambient Music Controls**
– New **Control Center toggles** for **Ambient Music** now include:
– **Chill**
– **Productivity**
– **Sleep**
– **Wellbeing**
### **5. CarPlay Upgrades**
– Vehicles equipped with **larger screens** will present **three rows of apps**, enhancing usability.
### **6. Visual Intelligence for Action Button**
– The **Visual Intelligence** capability is now available through the **Action Button** on compatible devices.
– **iPhone 15 Pro** and the forthcoming **iPhone 16e** will also be compatible with this feature.
### **7. Control Center Enhancements**
– A new **Apple Intelligence section** has been integrated into the **Control Center**, which includes:
– **Talk to Siri**
– **Type to Siri**
– **Visual Intelligence**
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## **Final Thoughts**
iOS 18.4 Beta 3 marks Apple’s ongoing commitment to **AI-driven experiences**, sharpening **Apple Intelligence** while introducing **quality-of-life enhancements** throughout its ecosystem. With the addition of **new emojis, an Apple Vision Pro app, and broader language support**, this update is poised to represent a noteworthy advancement.
The final version of **iOS 18.4 is expected to be released in early April 2025**. Keep an eye out for further updates as Apple continues its beta testing journey.
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### **About the Author**
**José Adorno** is a **Tech News Reporter at BGR**, having previously covered Apple and iPhone developments for **9to5Mac**. He has also served as a producer and web editor for **TV Globo** in Latin America.
