Apple just dropped the first developer beta of iOS 18.4, and it comes with a game-changing new feature: Priority Notifications, powered by Apple Intelligence. This AI-driven update is designed to help you stay focused by surfacing only the most important alerts—so you’re not constantly bombarded with distractions.
How Priority Notifications Work
Right now, your iPhone sorts notifications chronologically, meaning the latest alerts always appear at the top. But with Priority Notifications, important messages and alerts will get a dedicated section on your Lock Screen, even if they’re older than other notifications. Apple Intelligence will analyze and decide which notifications deserve top billing—but don’t worry, you can always swipe up to see everything.
How to Turn It On
By default, Priority Notifications are turned off, but enabling them is easy:
- Open Settings
- Tap Notifications
- Select Prioritize Notifications
- Toggle the feature on
More Apple Updates: Apple Intelligence & Apple News+ Food
Apple also revealed some exciting updates coming soon:
- Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro – The AI-powered features are making their way to visionOS 2.4, currently in beta for developers. The public release is expected in April.
- Apple News+ Food – A brand-new section in Apple News+ that lets users search and save recipes from popular News+ publishing partners.
With iOS 18.4, Apple is making it easier than ever to stay on top of what matters—and block out the noise. Are you excited to try out Priority Notifications? Let us know what you think
