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.

Apple provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, which means we're going to see a public launch as soon as next week. The RC versions of the software include Apple's official release notes,

Apple's fourth beta means the stable release is close. From smarter security to AI-powered music tools, iOS 26.4 has a surprising amount worth caring about.

The latest version of the iPhone operating system is iOS 26.3.1 and everyone with a compatible iPhone can install it now. Read on to find out what’s new, what is still to come, and everything else you need to know about the latest iPhone update.

OS 26.4 Beta 4 with a focus on stability and polish. See the new Emoji 17.0 characters and Liquid Glass refinements and more.

If you’ve been holding off upgrading your iPhone in the hope that the new design might pass, that’s not looking likely, a new report claims.