Apple releases iOS 18.4.2 beta with Visual Intelligence for iPhone 15 Pro
The latest beta update also introduces a dedicated Control Center section for key Apple Intelligence features, including Type to Siri, Talk to Siri, and Visual Intelligence
Apple iOS 18.4.2 beta
Apple’s latest iOS 18.4 developer beta introduces several notable updates, including an expansion of Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Previously exclusive to the iPhone 16 series, Visual Intelligence could only be activated through the Camera Control button.
The latest beta update also introduces a dedicated Control Center section for key Apple Intelligence features, including Type to Siri, Talk to Siri, and Visual Intelligence.
Users can now toggle Visual Intelligence in 3 ways:
1. Action Button (iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 16e)
2. Camera Control (iPhone 16 series)
3. Control Center and iOS Lock Screen (all supported devices)
Another Enhancements
The iOS 18.4 beta involves Priority Notifications, an Apple Intelligence feature that helps surface important alerts.
As part of the update, Apple has introduced new Unicode Emoji, including a root vegetable, tired face, shovel, harp, splatter, leafless tree, and fingerprint.
Apple Vision Pro updates
For Apple Vision Pro users, the latest visionOS 2.4 beta adds support for Spanish and Italian, along with a new Spatial Gallery app.
This app organises spatial photos, videos, and panoramic shots, while also offering curated content in culture, entertainment, nature, sports, and travel from various artists and brands.