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Apple Unveils iOS 26.4 with AI Features and Encryption

3/2/2026

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Apple Inc. released the third beta of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 for developers who can download it through the Settings app.
The update adds AI-powered updates for Apple Music, a Playlist Playground to generate songs, a Concerts Near You feature, new emojis, and enhanced video podcast capabilities in Apple Podcasts.
Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android.
Stolen Device Detection is enabled by default.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. released the third beta of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 for developers who can download it through the Settings app.
The update adds AI-powered updates for Apple Music, a Playlist Playground to generate songs, a Concerts Near You feature, new emojis, and enhanced video podcast capabilities in Apple Podcasts.
Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android.
Stolen Device Detection is enabled by default.