Apple has released iOS 26.4, the fourth major update since iOS 26 launched last September. The update focuses on new music-related features, accessibility improvements, and several quality-of-life upgrades along with eight new emojis.

Key New Features

  • Playlist Playground (AI, Beta): Create playlists by describing your mood or occasion.
  • Concerts Discovery: Find nearby live events and discover artists based on what you listen to.
  • Offline Music Recognition: Identify songs via the Control Centre even without internet (results appear after you reconnect).
  • Ambient Music Widget: Quick access to ready-made playlists for sleep, focus, and unwinding.
  • Apple Music upgrades: Full-screen artwork for album and playlist pages for a more immersive experience.

Accessibility & Usability

  • Reduce Bright Effects: Helps tone down flashes/bright effects.
  • Improved subtitle controls and smoother motion settings.
  • Freeform gets better tools for image creation/editing.
  • Reminders can be marked urgent; Smart Lists get improved filtering.
  • Apple also claims better keyboard accuracy, especially when typing quickly.

How to Install

Go to Settings → General → Software Update and install iOS 26.4 when it appears. Your iPhone will restart after the update completes.

Compatible Devices

The update supports iPhones running iOS 26, starting from the iPhone 11 series and newer, including iPhones 12–15, newer iPhone SE models, and the latest iPhone 16/17 lineups.