iOS 26.4 Features: Apple Intelligence Gets Smarter
What's New in iOS 26.4
🎵 Apple Music AI Playlist
iOS 26.4 introduces Playlist Playground, an AI-powered feature that generates custom playlists based on your mood, activity, or any text prompt.
Simply type "workout music" or "chill Sunday morning" and Apple Music will create a personalized playlist for you.
🎙️ Video Podcasts
Apple Podcasts now supports native video podcasting. Create, distribute, and monetize video podcast content directly through the Podcasts app.
🔒 RCS Encryption
Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, bringing secure texting between iPhone and Android users closer to reality.
🛡️ Enhanced Security
- Stolen Device Protection is now enabled by default
- New ambient music widget
- Improved bedtime metrics in the Sleep app