Apple this week released the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 26.4, which introduces several new features, including an AI-powered playlist generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and more.
The update is currently available in pubic beta, with the public release expected sometime in March or April.
Apple Music’s AI playlist
One of the most noticeable improvements arrives in Apple Music. iOS 26.4 introduces a new AI-powered “Playlist Playground” feature that leverages Apple Intelligence. The feature allows users to generate a custom 25-song playlist from a text prompt, such as “upbeat workout mix” or “calm evening.” Users can then further refine the results and even select matching cover art.
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In addition, Apple Music’s user interface itself has been refreshed to showcase full-screen artwork for albums and playlists.
Concerts Near You
Plus, Apple Music is getting a new “Concerts Near You” section that helps users discover live shows from their favourite artists. You can filter this section by Date and Genre, or switch locations if you’re traveling.
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