Apple’s iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more

Several updates are introduced in iOS 26.4, 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. 

iOS 26.4 puts your iPhone in anti-theft mode by default

iOS 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.
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Apple’s hyped AI overhual for Siri could be beset by delayed features

Apple was eyeing a major feature overhaul for Siri with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, but it seems performance issues have pushed those plans further into the future.
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New AirTag, same price, better range, and improved finding for you

Apple’s new AirTag keeps the $29 price but adds longer range, stronger Precision Finding guidance, and a louder speaker. It also brings Precision Finding to newer Apple Watches for quicker, wrist-first searches.
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Hearing a static noise while charging your iPhone 17 Pro? You’re not alone

Some iPhone 17 Pro owners are hearing an odd static noise when their phone is plugged in. It’s subtle, inconsistent, and just loud enough to make you wonder if something’s wrong.
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