Control Center Enhancements
iOS 18.4 introduces a new Ambient Music section in Control Center, offering quick access to mood-based music toggles for sleep, chill, productivity, and well-being. This feature enhances the user experience by providing instant access to contextual music playback options.
The update also brings visual improvements to volume and brightness controls, with dynamic color changes as levels are adjusted. The cellular connectivity indicator now shows real-time signal strength in the connectivity platter.
A new Apple Intelligence and Siri section has been added, combining Talk to Siri, Type to Siri, and Visual Intelligence features in one convenient location. This integration streamlines access to AI-powered capabilities for compatible devices.
The Control Center now remembers your last search query when adding new controls, significantly improving the workflow when customizing your quick settings. This quality-of-life enhancement reduces repetitive actions and saves time.
Photos App Updates
The Photos app received substantial improvements to its organization capabilities, including new filters for photos not in albums and PC/Mac synced content. Users can now reorder media types and utilities sections according to their preferences.
Collections now feature improved sorting options, allowing users to arrange photos by save date or chronological order. The interface has been streamlined with a new three-dot menu for quick access to search and share functions.
The album view interface has been redesigned with a more intuitive layout, featuring new sorting options and filters for better content organization. Key photos now take up less space, allowing users to see more content at once.
Performance and Security Enhancements
iOS 18.4 brings notable improvements to overall system stability and performance, with users reporting fewer bugs and smoother operation across various system functions, particularly in the notification center.
Users have experienced improved battery life with this update, particularly on newer iPhone models. The optimization ensures better power management without compromising performance.
The update includes important security patches and fixes, making it a recommended upgrade for users concerned about device security and data protection.
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