Apple issues RC for iOS 18.4 and other platforms

Xcode 16.3 RC is also available

Apple publishes Release Candidate for iOS/iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4. Apple also publishes RC for Xcode 16.3.

Bug fix release iPadOS 17.7.6 also got Release Candidate.

Minor changes spotted in watchOS 11.4 – option to pass alarms through Silent mode.

iOS 18.4 adds sports app support for CarPlay.

macOS Sequoia 15.4 RC currently has issues preventing some users from installing it. Proper server-side decryption keys are not added for the images for some of M4 based Macs. It is expected that issue will be resolved soon.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• iOS & iPadOS 18.4 RC Release Notes

• macOS Sequoia 15.4 RC Release Notes

• tvOS 18.4 RC Release Notes

• visionOS 2.4 RC Release Notes

• watchOS 11.4 RC Release Notes

• Xcode 16.3 RC Release Notes

References:

• watchOS 11.4 gives your Apple Watch an alarm feature it’s long been missing

• iOS 18.4 adds new Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming

• watchOS 11.4 Will Make Sure You Don't Miss Alarms

• iOS 18.4 adds new API for sports apps in CarPlay

• Can't Update to the macOS 15.4 RC? Here's Why