Apple’s Reminders app introduces a major upgrade in iOS 26.4 with a dedicated smart list for ‘Urgent’ reminders, addressing a key gap in the popular feature launched in iOS 26.2.
Understanding Urgent Reminders
Urgent reminders activate a Live Activity and sound an alarm when their due time arrives, even if users snooze them. This ensures critical tasks stay top-of-mind, preventing oversight during busy moments.
The system excels at handling overdue items by allowing quick snoozes while keeping notifications persistent through Live Activities on the Lock Screen.
Key Enhancement in iOS 26.4
The latest iOS 26.4 beta positions a new ‘Urgent’ smart list prominently at the top of the Reminders interface. This list aggregates all tasks marked as urgent across any other lists, providing instant access to high-priority items.
For frequent users, this streamlines workflow by consolidating essential deadlines in one view. When the ‘Today’ list overwhelms, switching to ‘Urgent’ highlights tasks demanding immediate action.
This addition completes the feature set, making Reminders more efficient for managing demanding schedules.
