Apple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists and early testing for encrypted RCS messaging.

Apple this week released the first developer and public betas of iOS 26.4. The upcoming software update is a big one, with a ...

iOS 26.4 beta 1 is now available in beta for developers. The update includes a ton of new features and changes for iPhone users. There are new changes to the Music app, Messages, Apple Podcasts, and ...

OS 26.4 enables Stolen Device Protection by default, adding biometric verification and security delays to critical iPhone settings, alongside encrypted RCS and Podcasts video support.

Apple has taken a small step toward securing cross-platform messaging, with early RCS encryption support now appearing in the iOS 26.4 beta. Just don't expect to get that much testing done right now.

iOS 26.3 Is Rolling Out Right Now. Here's Everything New to Expect on Your iPhone ...

Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 beta for iPhone. While we originally expected iOS 26.4 to include upgraded ...