Apple rolls out iOS 18.4.2 beta, brings Visual Intelligence to iPhone 15 Pro and other new features

Apple iOS 18.4.2 beta

Apple’s latest iOS 18.4 developer beta introduces several notable updates, including an expansion of Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Previously exclusive to the iPhone 16 series, Visual Intelligence could only be activated through the Camera Control button. Now, Apple has made it accessible via the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro models, broadening its availability.

The latest beta update also introduces a dedicated Control Center section for key Apple Intelligence features, including Type to Siri, Talk to Siri, and Visual Intelligence. Users can now toggle Visual Intelligence in three ways:

•Action Button (iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 16e)

•Camera Control (iPhone 16 series)

•Control Center and iOS Lock Screen (all supported devices)

Another enhancement in the iOS 18.4 beta involves Priority Notifications, an Apple Intelligence feature that helps surface important alerts. With this update, users can now adjust priority settings for individual apps, offering greater control over which notifications take precedence.

New emojis

As part of the update, Apple has introduced new Unicode Emoji, including a root vegetable, tired face, shovel, harp, splatter, leafless tree, and fingerprint. The Sark flag has also been added, while the Syrian flag has been updated to reflect the country’s de facto standard.

Apple Vision Pro updates

For Apple Vision Pro users, the latest visionOS 2.4 beta adds support for Spanish and Italian, along with a new Spatial Gallery app. This app organises spatial photos, videos, and panoramic shots, while also offering curated content in culture, entertainment, nature, sports, and travel from various artists and brands.