Apple releases iOS 26.4 beta 2 for iPhone with upcoming features

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple has released the second iOS 26.4 beta version for iPhone. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI‑powered Apple Music updates.

Changes we’ve seen so far

• Redesigned Apple Music album and playlist views
• AI‑powered “Playlist Playground” Apple Music feature
• Per‑device Personal Hotspot data usage reports
• And much more

Apple is also testing:

• End‑to‑end encrypted RCS messaging
• Enhanced video podcast experience

iOS 26.4 enables Stolen Device Detection by default and sees progress on iOS 26’s CarPlay video support.

Stay tuned as we update our devices and explore iOS 26.4 beta 2 for further changes.