Simplified app review summaries in apple with iOS 18.4

Apple’s upcoming iOS 18.4 update, set for public release in April, introduces AI-powered summaries of App Store reviews using its "Apple Intelligence" technology. These summaries, generated by large language models (LLMs), condense user feedback into brief overviews, updated weekly for apps with sufficient reviews. Initially launching in the U.S. in English, the feature will expand globally later this year. While users can report inaccurate summaries and developers can flag issues via App Store Connect, concerns linger about fake reviews skewing AI summaries, as dishonest developers might flood apps with bot-generated praise. Similar AI review tools exist on Amazon and Google, but Apple’s rollout adds to broader iOS 18.4 updates like expanded Apple Intelligence access for EU users, Visual Intelligence for iPhone 15 Pro cameras, new Siri controls, and AI-prioritized notifications. The feature is currently in beta testing, highlighting Apple’s push to streamline app discovery while balancing risks of over-reliance on automated insights.