Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and 26.4 With 12 New Features
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Updated · Popular Science · May 22
Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and 26.4 With 12 New Features
11 articles · Updated · Popular Science · May 22
iOS 26.3 and 26.4 add 12 notable features beyond routine bug fixes, giving iPhone users new tools across privacy, music, health and in-car apps.
New additions include a setting to limit how precisely carriers can track location, Android data transfer support, CarPlay access for third-party AI assistants, and offline song recognition that matches audio once the phone reconnects.
Apple also expanded Apple Music with Concerts Near You and AI-powered Playlist Playground, while Podcasts gained easier audio-video switching, offline video downloads and variable playback speeds.
Smaller updates include an Average Bedtime metric in Health, separate Family Sharing payment methods for adults, a smart list for urgent reminders, refreshed wallpaper categories and new emoji.
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