# iPadOS 18.4 RC Released: Enhancements and New Features
Apple has unveiled the Release Candidate (RC) version of **iPadOS 18.4**, marking the concluding phases of its testing prior to the public launch. This update introduces numerous new features and enhancements, such as an improved **Mail experience**, **advancements in Apple Intelligence**, and **fresh emoji**. Here’s all the essential information regarding iPadOS 18.4.
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## **Noteworthy Features in iPadOS 18.4**
### **1. Revamped Mail Experience**
Apple has redesigned the **Mail app** to enhance organization and productivity:
– **On-device Email Sorting**: Emails are automatically categorized into four groups:
– **Primary**: Important and time-sensitive messages
– **Transactions**: Receipts and confirmations
– **Updates**: Newsletters and social media alerts
– **Promotions**: Marketing messages and offers
– **Digest View**: Consolidates emails from the same sender, facilitating easier scanning for key communications.
### **2. Enhancements in Apple Intelligence**
Apple is enhancing its **AI-driven capabilities**, including:
– **New Language Support**: Adding Chinese, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and localized English for Singapore and India.
– **Image Playground**: A new **Sketch style** added to the existing **Animation** and **Illustration** styles.
– **Genmoji Upgrade**: The **Genmoji** keyboard icon now clearly displays “Genmoji” for greater accessibility.
### **3. Additional Features and Adjustments**
– **Apple News+ Food Category**: A new **Food** category in Apple News+ features recipes, healthy eating tips, and restaurant suggestions.
– **Ambient Sound Controls**: New **Control Center options** for ambient sounds including **Chill, Productivity, Sleep, and Wellbeing**.
– **Apple Maps Language Option**: Users can now select a **preferred language** for navigation, independent of the system language.
– **New Emoji Introduced**: Apple has added **seven new emojis**, although their excitement level may not meet expectations.
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## **Other Apple Software Updates**
In conjunction with iPadOS 18.4 RC, Apple has also launched **iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4, and visionOS 2.4**. These updates deliver comparable enhancements across Apple’s platforms.
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## **Concluding Remarks**
iPadOS 18.4 appears to be a **major update**, particularly for those who depend on **Mail, Apple Intelligence, and Apple News+**. With the **RC version now accessible**, the official public release is anticipated shortly.
Stay tuned for more updates as Apple finalizes iPadOS 18.4! 🚀
