iOS 26.4: New sleep metrics and vital data
With iOS 26.4, Apple expands sleep analysis and reintegrates blood oxygen into the vital data overview.
Tag: iOS
iOS is Apple's operating system for the iPhone and one of the most widely used mobile operating systems in the world. Unveiled in June 2007 alongside the original iPhone and renamed from iPhone OS to iOS in 2010, the system is introduced every year at WWDC in June and ships in fall with the new iPhones. Since 2025, Apple synchronizes the version numbers of all its operating systems with the calendar year. iOS brings central features such as Home and Lock Screen customization, Dynamic Island, StandBy, Live Activities, Apple Intelligence, the Liquid Glass design, privacy features like Mail Privacy Protection and App Tracking Transparency, FaceTime, iMessage, Wallet, Apple Pay, and deep integration with iCloud, Apple Watch, AirPods, Mac, iPad, Apple TV and Vision Pro.
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Anyone wanting to understand iOS in depth, use it more effectively or follow the platform strategy behind Apple's mobile OS has their fixed anchor right here.
iOS 26.4 makes Hotspot data usage visible
iOS 26.4 shows for the first time how much data individual devices are using on a hotspot. More control when data volume is limited.
iOS 26.4 Beta reveals traces of Apple Health+
iOS 26.4 Beta reveals new evidence of Apple Health+. Traces of health coaching and AI-powered health plans have been found in the code.
iOS 26.4: Code indicates Apple TV in CarPlay
A code discovery in iOS 26.4 suggests Apple TV integration in CarPlay. Streaming in the car could soon be officially possible.
iOS 26.4: All new features of Beta 1
iOS 26.4 launches with AI playlists, enhanced security, and EU features for wearables. Here's an overview of the most important new features in Beta 1.
iOS 26.4 makes Apple Music smarter with AI playlists
iOS 26.4 tests AI playlists in Apple Music. "Playlist Playground" creates complete lists from just a few words.
iOS 26.4: These are the new features in Apple Music
With iOS 26.4, Apple Music gets a fresh design, in-app concerts, and a new profile section. Find out all the details now...
iOS 26.4: New structure for wallpapers
iOS 26.4 improves the structure of the wallpaper gallery, adds new areas, and provides a better overview in everyday life.
iOS 26.4: New standard for iPhone security
iOS 26.4 brings automatic theft protection to all iPhones. Read here which features are now doubly protected.
iOS 26.4: New RCS encryption in beta testing
With iOS 26.4, Apple is launching the beta test for encrypted RCS messages. Here's an overview of all the details regarding the feature and its limitations.
