The first developer beta of iOS 26.4 is here, offering a new video experience for Apple Podcasts, support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, and much more.

Apple has seeded the first developer beta of iOS 26.4, introducing video podcasts to Apple Podcasts, AI-powered playlist ...

Apple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists and early testing for encrypted RCS messaging.

After a playlist is generated, users can continue to fine-tune it with follow-up prompts without starting over.

OS 26.4 enables Stolen Device Protection by default, adding biometric verification and security delays to critical iPhone settings, alongside encrypted RCS and Podcasts video support.

OS 26.4 beta introduces Playlist Playground, an AI-powered Apple Music feature that creates playlists from text prompts, plus ...

It is similar to AI playlist generators from other streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music.

Apple could be bringing a text playlist creation feature with iOS 26.4 called Playlist Playground. Here's what's been spotted ...

Apple has rolled out a new feature in its latest iOS developer beta that allows users to generate customised Apple Music playlists using a simple text prompt, marking a deeper push into artificial ...