8 new emojis, keyboard improvements and 12 more changes for your iPhone

The most celebrated change is improved keyboard accuracydesigned to reduce typographical errors for those who type at high speed. Along with this, music and personalization get a boost with AI-powered tools and greater independence in family accounts.

Apple has just released iOS 26.4 with redesigned Apple Music! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/cIdaN7EUxz

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Available from this March 24, 2026, Version 26.4 introduces eight new emojis – including the long-awaited orca and Sasquatch – and transforms the experience on Apple Music with “Playlist Playground”a list generator based on text descriptions. In addition, security takes a step forward by activating by default the Stolen Device Protectionensuring your information is safe even if your unlock code falls into the wrong hands.

This update adds icons covering everything from the fantastic to the natural. Here the complete list:

Apple has released iOS 26.4 with new emoji 🚨 pic.twitter.com/e4OZMAX8GR

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If you felt that Apple’s autocorrect was playing tricks on you latelythis is the update you have been waiting for. Apple has heard complaints about fast typing glitches and has introduced a deep tweak to the iOS 26.4 language engine.

In addition to emojis, iOS 26.4 includes structural improvements for your iPhone:

As we mentioned at the beginning, iOS 26.4 update is now available globally for all compatible models (iPhone 11 onwards).

To install it, you must go to “Settings > General > Software update”. It is recommended to have at least 50% battery and be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.