Apple unveils iOS 18.4 with AI tools for smarter notifications

Apple has released the iOS 18.4 release candidate, which includes a feature called Priority Notifications.

This AI-powered function highlights important notifications on iPhone lock screens.

The update expands Matter support, enabling better control of smart devices through Apple Home.

Additional features include AI-generated review summaries on the App Store, new shortcut actions, and Apple Intelligence support for the iPhone 15 Pro.

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