Apple has released iOS 26.4, bringing several new features to the public including Playlist Playground, Offline Music Recognition, Ambient Music widget, and full-screen backgrounds for album and playlist pages. Other notable features include a new Concerts feature, which helps users discover nearby shows and recommends live shows based on listening habits. The update also includes support for Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology, which automatically adjusts the video bitrate during playback without needing to change settings. The system also includes a new “Reduce Bright Effects” toggle to minimize intense flashes when interacting with certain interface elements. The company has added eight new characters to the keyboard, including an orca, a trombone, a landslide, and a ballet dancer.