Apple has just released the first beta of its new developer software update, and early testers have spotted support for Priority Notifications in the iOS 18.4 preview. This is a feature powered by Apple Intelligence that uses data processing on the device to try to determine which updates are particularly important and sort them into a separate section above other notifications.
According to 9to5Mac, in this first developer beta, Priority Notifications is disabled by default, but you can turn it on using a toggle in the Notifications area of the Settings menu.
However, what we haven’t seen yet are details about the updated Siri. Amid reports of setbacks and delays in the development of a more intelligent assistant, today’s press release simply states: “Apple Intelligence will continue to expand with new features in the coming months, including more capabilities for Siri.”
In the official announcement of the new series of beta versions (iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4 and watchOS 11.4), Apple notes that the iOS and iPadOS updates will also include support for setting default translation apps for users worldwide, and EU users subject to the Digital Markets Act will also have the option to change the default navigation app.
On iPhones, the iOS 18.4 beta also includes a new app for Vision Pro headset owners that allows them to browse the headset app store, launch videos to watch, and install apps remotely, while Macs and iPads have seen an updated Mail app. Apple has also just announced the launch of a new Apple News Plus Food section for iPhone and iPad, which will contain “tens of thousands of recipes” formatted for use on mobile devices.
