Apple's iOS 18.4 and 18.4.1 Updates Bring New Emojis and Intelligence Features, But CarPlay Glitches Persist

Apple has recently rolled out iOS 18.4 and a swift follow-up, 18.4.1, bringing a mix of fresh enhancements and crucial under-the-hood improvements to your iPhone. (Credit: Pexels)

Apple's latest iPhone updates have left users with mixed feelings as the new emoji collection has some folks giddy with excitement, while CarPlay users are pulling their hair out over glitches that just won't quit – even after promised fixes.

Over the last month or so, Apple has been busy pushing updates to iOS 18, which first landed on our devices back in September. The newest versions – 18.4 dropped in late March, followed by a quick 18.4.1 patch – pack in some genuinely useful stuff alongside the usual 'fixing things you never noticed were broken' updates.