What is new iOS 18.4 beta 1? Siri supports Vietnamese and notable updates

Apple has officially launched the first test version of iOS 18.4 beta 1bringing many new features and noticeable improvement. In particular, the biggest highlight is that Siri supports Vietnamese, helping users in Vietnam can interact with virtual assistants more easily. Let's explore in detail the interesting changes in this update.

New features in iOS 18.4 beta 1

Siri supports Vietnamese

With iOS 18.4 Beta 1, Siri has officially supported Vietnamese, allowing users to order in their native language. This is an Apple's major step in expanding the ability to interact with global users.

How to set up Vietnamese Siri

To experience Vietnamese Siri, you need to update the device to iOS 18.4 Beta 1 and perform the following steps:

• Enter Setting > Siri.
• Select Language and change to Vietnamese.
• Follow the instructions for Siri to identify your voice.

Once set up, you can use commands such as “Hey Siri” to activate and ask Siri to perform tasks such as calling, texting, weather testing, or control of smart devices in home.

Although Vietnamese Siri has been integrated, some advanced features such as Apple Intelligence have not yet supported this language. However, Apple promised to update soon in the next versions.

Apple News+ Food: Discover the world of food

iOS 18.4 Beta 1 supplement Apple News+ Food, offering thousands of recipes selected from top publishers. The interface is clearly displayed, not confused, helping users easily track.

In April, when iOS 18.4 and iPados 18.4 launch, users who register Apple News+ will have access to Apple News+ Food – a new category with tens of thousands of recipes, along with many articles about restaurants, Eating healthy, kitchen utensils, … The content is provided from reputable sources such as Allrecipes, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Good Food and Serious Eats.

Priority Notifications: Smart notification management

iOS 18.4 adds Priority Notifications, part of Apple Intelligence introduced by Apple last year. This feature automatically highlights important notifications with a special design, making it easy to recognize and handle promptly.

New style in Image Playground

When Image Playground debuted on iOS 18.2, it only supports two image styles: Animation and Illustration. Coming to iOS 18.4 Beta 1, Apple added the last style: Sketch.

Change on Genmoji

Apple has increased the size of the Genmoji button on the Emoji keyboard, making it easier for users to press. In addition, when using this feature for the first time, a new pop-up window will appear with the notice: “Create your own unique emoji to add to Messenger or use as a sticker”.

New default application catalog

In iOS 18.4 Beta 1, Apple continues to expand the default application portfolio that users can customize:

• In the US and other regions, users can now place the default translation application.
• In the European Union (EU), Apple adds the default Navigation application option.

Background music (Ambient Music)

iOS 18.4 Beta 1 adds four new shortcuts in Control Center for Ambient Music:

• Chill
• Productivity
• Sleep
• Wellbeing

Users can add these shortcuts to the Control Center, assign the Action button on the iPhone or place on the lock screen. Each default option is linked to a playlist on Apple Music, but you can customize according to your personal music library.

Update CarPlay design

According to Jace on Threads, iOS 18.4 has updated the CarPlay interface, The third supplement For the application icon on the main screen. However, this change only applies to certain models.

New mail app is available on iPad

With iPados 18.4 Beta 1, the new Mail app (launched on iPhone with iOS 18.2) is now available on the iPad. This application has the ability to automatically arrange emails on four categories:

• Promotions: Marketing email, promotion
• Primary: Personal and important email
• Transactions: Confirm transaction, invoice
• Updates: News notifications, social networks

New Apple Vision Pro app

Apple announced that a new Apple Vision Pro app will soon be available on the iPhone, accompanied by iOS 18.4 and VisionS 2.4 in April. After updating the iPhone to iOS 18.4 and Apple Vision Pro to VisionS 2.4, this application will be will Automatically appear on your iPhone.

If you do not own Apple Vision Pro, you can still download the app from the App Store to explore the Discover page and learn about the Special Computing platform.

In addition, iOS 18.4 also adds new customization to the Guest User feature on Apple Vision Pro. This feature will be updated in the next versions of iOS 18.4 and VisionS 2.4.

Update in photo application

Photo application (Photos) on iOS 18.4 adds album list editing interface, making it easier to manage.

Choose the age when setting iPhone

When installing a new iPhone from the beginning with iOS 18.4, you will be asked to choose the user's age. Apple said this information will help establish parents' control and appropriate safety features. The options include:

• Children: 12 years old or less
• Young: 13 – 17 years old
• Adult: 18 years old or older

Widget Podcast

Apple has added two new widgets to the Podcasts app:

• Library widget: Quickly emit the volumes from the list in the library.
• Shows Widget: Listen to the episodes from the program you follow.

Other small changes in iOS 18.4 beta 1

• Message application (Messages) has two new actions in shortcuts:
• “Open Conversation”
• “Send Message” (Send Message)
• Siri has two new voices for Australia.
• Control Center is tweaked design:
• New Focus Mode selection.
• The new Animation effect when adjusting the volume.
• New interface for mobile data on/off button.
• In the installation application (Settings), the “camera app” section in the camera interface now has its own menu.
• Japan's Digital ID “My Number Card” will soon be on Apple Wallet on iOS 18.4.

Instructions to update to iOS 18.4 beta 1

You can experience the iOS 18.4 Beta 1 version by accessing the application Setting > Select items General installation > Click Software update.

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Conclusion

iOS 18.4 beta 1 Not only brings Siri supporting Vietnamese but also improves many other features, from notification management to food experience. This is a desirable update, promising to bring many utilities for iPhone and iPad users. Please follow up to update more information about the official version in the future!