Trending Now - Apple Launches Ios 26.4 Beta 4 With New Features for Iphone

WHO:

Apple Inc.

Developers and public beta testers of iOS.

WHAT:

Apple released iOS 26.4 beta 4 for developers and public beta testers.

New emoji characters added include trombone, treasure chest, distorted face, hairy creature, fight cloud, orca, and landslide.

New skin tone modifiers for people wrestling and dancers with bunny ears, as well as a gender-neutral option for the ballet dancer emoji.

The "Reduce Highlighting Effects" Accessibility setting was renamed to “Reduce Bright Effects.”

Apple removed the RCS end-to-end encryption beta from iOS 26.4 beta 4 after testing it in prior versions.

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 beta 4 are the first betas that can be installed on the new iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air.

iOS 26.4 includes AI-powered updates for Apple Music, Stolen Device Detection enabled by default, and progress on CarPlay video support.

WHEN:

iOS 26.4 beta 4 was released on March 10th, 2026.

The previous versions of the third developer beta were released prior to March 10th, 2026.

WHY:

The updates aim to enhance user experience with new features and improved accessibility.

HOW:

The beta version is available for installation by developers and public beta testers.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 05:20 UTC)

Today, Apple has released iOS 26.4 beta 4 for developers and public beta testers, introducing a variety of new features including fresh emoji characters like a trombone, treasure chest, and distorted face. The update also brings new skin tone modifiers for certain emojis and has renamed the "Reduce Highlighting Effects" Accessibility setting to “Reduce Bright Effects,” while removing the RCS end-to-end encryption beta after prior testing. This beta version, which can now be installed on the new iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air, also includes AI-powered updates for Apple Music and enhancements for Stolen Device Detection and CarPlay video support.