iOS 26.4 beta 2: Here's what's new
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has released iOS 26.4 beta 2 for developer testing, with a public beta expected later this week; the update includes over 40 changes and refinements for iPhone users.
- The beta expands RCS end-to-end encryption testing to include messaging between iPhone and Android devices, though this feature is still in beta and not yet available to all users or carriers.
- A new Accessibility toggle called "Reduce Highlighting Effects" has been added to minimize visual effects around buttons and sliders.
- The Games app UI has been updated to move the Search bar to the top and integrate the Search tab into the bottom navigation, mirroring changes made earlier to the App Store.
- Additional minor UI tweaks include dark backgrounds for Control Center
