Apple rolls out iOS 18.4 update with new features and glitches

April 4, 2025, 7:21 am

Apple’s latest software release brings hidden ambient playlists, expanded Control Center customization, and an AI-powered enhancement for newer iPhone models while some users experience CarPlay connectivity issues. The update demonstrates both innovative improvements and unexpected technical setbacks that are stirring mixed reactions within the user community.


appleinsider.com / Apple and iPad birthdays, iOS 18.4, and AI health on the AppleInsider Podcast

iOS 18.4 is live, while beta versions of iOS 18.5—rumored to include an AI update for Apple Health—and early M6 processor hints emerge. The podcast also reflects on the iPad’s 15-year journey and Apple’s evolution as WWDC and iOS 19 loom ahead.

digitaltrends.com / Apple’s iOS 18.4 causing havoc with some CarPlay users

iOS 18.4 for CarPlay introduces new features, but many users report frustrating connectivity issues and bugs, as highlighted in Reddit threads and by AutoEvolution.

appleinsider.com / CarPlay in iOS 18.4 arrives with disconnection issues for some

iOS 18.4 has introduced issues with wireless CarPlay, leading to frequent disconnects, reconnects, and missing Now Playing info, leaving many users frustrated.

macrumors.com / iOS 18.4: Access Hidden Ambient Music Playlists

iOS 18.4 introduces Ambient Music with four playlist categories—Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing—accessible via Control Center. It’s free, customizable, and lets you change playlists using a hidden interface, all without needing an Apple Music subscription.

cnet.com / iOS 18.4: All the New Controls You Can Add to Your iPhone's Control Center

Some features are only available on Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhones.

macrumors.com / iPhone Users Report CarPlay Connectivity Issues With iOS 18.4 Update

After updating to iOS 18.4, many iPhone users report CarPlay issues like missing song info on dashboards, repeated failed connection attempts, and malfunctioning Siri audio across various vehicles, with standard troubleshooting steps yielding no fix.

bgr.com / iPhone 16e and 15 Pro finally got the one Apple AI feature worth using

With iOS 18.4 having just been released and Apple Intelligence expanding to more languages, there’s finally a great feature for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone … The post iPhone 16e and 15 Pro finally got the one Apple AI feature worth using appeared first on BGR.


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