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iOS 18.4 developer beta released — heres what you can expect
The new iOS 18.4 developer beta was released, and with it came many new features.
Apple's latest iPhone operating system, iOS 18.4, adds AI capabilities and more news features. Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect. The developer beta was released last week and will become fully available to the public in April.
More Apple Intelligence options
Apple noted that iOS 18.4 would add numerous languages for Apple Intelligence, "including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified) — as well as localized English for Singapore and India."
With the operating system update, users in the European Union will also get access to Apple Intelligence, which had been delayed as the tech company worked to ensure it complied with local laws.
Priority notifications
Apple promised Apple Intelligence would continue to add capabilities as time passes. With the 18.4 developer beta, Apple finally rolled out priority notifications, as 9to5Mac noted. This is something we expected to get this year, and it's exactly what it sounds like: AI pushes important notifications to the top and less important stuff to the bottom.
News+ Food
iOS 18.4 is a big update for the culinary inclined. It has a new, food-focused news feature. However, you must subscribe to Apple News+.
In a press release, Apple wrote: "Apple News+ subscribers will have access to Apple News+ Food, a new section that will feature tens of thousands of recipes — as well as stories about restaurants, healthy eating, kitchen essentials, and more — from the world’s top food publishers, including Allrecipes, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Good Food, and Serious Eats."
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Apple News editors will curate the section. If you are curious, an Apple News+ subscription will cost you $12.99 per month.
Ambient music
If you're a light sleeper or need background noise to get work done, Apple has a new feature for you with iOS 18.4. The ambient music feature can be added to your control center and play sounds for "Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing," Macrumors noted.
Lots of other minor changes
As the folks at 9to5Mac and Macrumors have noted, there are also several small shifts in design that come with the new beta version of Apple's new iOS. For instance, CarPlay has, for some folks, begun to show three rows of app icons. There are new widgets in the Podcast app, a list view for photos, and a new icon for clicking on Genmoji.
As with any iOS update, there are small changes in many places — and plenty of time to play around with it before it drops for the public in April.
SAVE $100: The Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is on sale at Amazon for $149.99, down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a 40% discount.
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We never thought a blender would become a major character in one of this year's most anticipated shows, but add it to the list of things we didn't see coming in 2025. The White Lotus featured a blender in almost every episode of the third season, and if it's been making you consider that your home blender could use an upgrade, check out this deal at Amazon.
As of April 8, the Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is on sale for $149.99, marked down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a savings of $100 thanks to the 40% discount.
Serving as a full-size countertop blender and a personal smoothie maker, the Nutri Ninja is a versatile appliance that deserved space in your kitchen. The large pitcher holds an impressive 72 ounces which is perfect for blending up a batch of piña colada for the whole family.
But this model also includes personal to-go cups that fit on the blender base, so you'll be able to make your own drink in a single cup without using the main pitcher. The to-go cups measure 18, 24, and 32 ounces, so you have some options for making your smoothie ready to head out the door.
The 1200W motor base comes with all the functions you're looking for in a blender. Frozen drinks/smoothies, puree, blend, and ultra blend are the pre-set blender functions, but you'll also get pulse, low, medium, and high buttons. Many of these functions come equipped with Ninja's Auto-iQ technology which takes over the timing guesswork, so you can walk away from the blender and it'll reach the desired texture and turn off all on its own.
The to-go cup, the large pitcher, and the included lids are all dishwasher-safe, so there's no need to spend time handwashing.
From protein shakes during the day to piña coladas by night, the Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is there to provide. Today's discount that saves you $100, making it a more affordable option. Someone tell the Ratliff's about this sale.
SAVE 50%: The Blink Mini 2 home security camera is just $19.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a savings of $20 and a sale price that matches the lowest we've ever seen.
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Now that the work-from-home era seems to be ending (sob), keeping an eye on your home while you're away feels more attractive than ever. Between wondering if the dog is eating the couch to hoping the delivered package isn't getting drenched in the rain, adding some security cameras to your home is wise. Even smarter is grabbing them with this deal at Amazon.
As of April 8, the new Blink Mini 2 home security camera is just $19.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a 50% discount that shaves $20 off the list price. Today's sale price also matches the lowest we've ever spotted.
For under $20, the Blink Mini 2 packs in the features. For starters, it's designed to use indoors or outside. The materials are weatherproof, so there's no need for concern about a summer rain squall. But it's also great for adding inside to keep an eye on pets. You can also place it in the nursery to have immediate access to see if the baby is still napping.
The Blink Mini 2 comes with motion detection so you can get real-time notifications on your phone about what the camera is picking up. The 1080p resolution is nice, as is the night view in color. If you're using this model outside, the built-in spotlight is fantastic and there's two-way audio.
Set-up is simple, but keep in mind the Blink Mini 2 is wired, so you'll need to use it near a power source. If you're opting to place it outside, you'll want to grab the weather-resistant power adapter. The camera and outdoor-worthy plug are available as a bundle that's currently on sale for $29.98. Otherwise, the Blink Mini 2 deal comes with the camera, a mounting kit, stand, USB cable, and power adapter.
If you're ready to ramp up your home's security, it doesn't get much better than a camera for under $20. Since the Blink Mini 2 is 50% off, it's smart to jump on it sooner rather than later, since there's no telling when it'll go back to full price.
SAVE $62.80: As of April 8, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $157.19 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219.99. That's a discount of 29%.
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When you're shopping for a new tablet, you've got a wide variety of options to choose from. While you can't go wrong with an iPad, Samsung has a selection of reliable tablets to choose from as well. There are some mid-tier options that you can get for a great price that can help you get things done without breaking the bank as well, evidenced by this deal from Amazon today.
As of April 8, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $157.19 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219.99. That's $62.80 off, or a discount of 29%.
This 11-inch tablet boasts a 1920 x 1200 screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 480 nits of brightness, and quad speakers powered by Dolby Atmos. That means you get a crisp display with great sound, with 4GM of RAM, up to 1TB of expandable storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 69 processor under the hood. All that adds up to a powerful, lightweight tablet that can do whatever you need for under $200.
Multitasking is made easy with the Galaxy Tab A9+'s snappy performance, so you can watch your favorite shows and movies and play all the games you want or get work done on the go without having to wait for your tablet to get with the program. It's also easy to send files to and from thanks to its Quick Share functionality.
If you're looking for a new tablet for yourself or even for a younger member of your family, this is a fantastic pick that likely won't last long at this price, so be sure to snap one up while you can.
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