OS 26.4 is now available for everyone. The update adds new features for Apple Music, new emoji, and more. Here's everything you need to know.

OS 26.4 isn't the major update with new Siri features that we hoped for, but there are some useful quality of life improvements, and a little bit of fun with an AI playlist generator and new emoji characters.

Apple released iOS 26.4 on Tuesday, bringing a wide range of new features, quality-of-life improvements, and numerous security patches. The release touches nearly every corner of the operating system — from the Music and Podcasts apps to the kernel — and includes changes that will be noticeable to casual users and security-conscious ones alike.

OS 26.4 was released today, giving CarPlay two new features while also laying the groundwork for another big upgrade soon.

OS 26.4 was released today, and it includes a couple of new features for CarPlay: an Ambient Music widget and support for voice-based chatbot apps. To update your iPhone 11 or newer to iOS 26.4, open the Settings app and tap on General → Software Update.

Apple has released iOS 26.4, but attention is shifting to the anticipated iOS 27, which will be unveiled at the WWDC. Significant changes are expected for Siri, aiming for a more conversational and functional experience akin to AI chat tools.

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