iOS 26.4 is now in beta, loaded with numerous new functionalities. Here’s a summary of the latest additions to six iPhone applications in iOS 26.4.
## Apple Music
Apple Music is introducing five new features in iOS 26.4, making it one of the most significant updates for the app.
New features comprise:
– Playlist Playground, an AI-driven playlist generator
– Stunning new fullscreen interface for albums and playlists
– Ambient Music widgets for the Home Screen
– Concert details for artists and nearby venues
– Option to add tracks to multiple playlists simultaneously
## Reminders
In iOS 26.4, Apple enhances the ‘Urgent’ reminders feature that first appeared in iOS 26.2. Now, all your ‘Urgent’ reminders are accessible from a dedicated ‘Urgent’ smart list at the top of the app, allowing you to easily view your most critical, time-sensitive tasks in one location.
## Apple Podcasts
Beginning with iOS 26.4, the Podcasts app will offer an “enhanced video podcast experience.” Users will be able to transition effortlessly between viewing and listening to shows, download videos for offline viewing, and benefit from automatic quality adjustments for smooth playback regardless of network conditions.
## Apple TV
Apple’s TV app simplifies changing subtitle styles in iOS 26.4. While watching a video, users can tap the Subtitles button to find a new Style menu featuring options like Classic, Large Text, Outline Text, and Transparent Background.
## Health
iOS 26.4 introduces a new Highlight for sleep data: bedtime, providing a quick visual summary of bedtime patterns over the past two weeks. It also reinstates Blood Oxygen readings to the Vitals graph for Apple Watch users.
## Freeform
iOS 26.4 brings premium features to Freeform, including the Content Hub for access to Apple-curated images, graphics, and backgrounds, along with the capability to generate new AI images utilizing OpenAI’s image models.
Which new app features in iOS 26.4 are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts in the comments.