Apple releases first iOS 26.4 public beta with these changes – 9to5Mac

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

Apple’s public beta program allows iPhone users to try upcoming, pre-release versions of software early. Changes coming in iOS 26.4 include:

• 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 and an enhanced video podcast experience. iOS 26.4 enables Stolen Device Detection by default, and iOS 26’s CarPlay video support is seeing progress.

Learn more about Apple’s public beta program here.