After a month of beta testing, Apple has released iOS 18.3 to the public. This update brings several notable changes, including adjustments to Apple Intelligence features, bug fixes, and other enhancements.
iOS 18.3 introduces several refinements to notification summaries following concerns raised about their accuracy. The update temporarily disables summaries for news and entertainment apps, adds italicized text to distinguish summaries from regular notifications, and provides an option to disable summaries directly from the Lock Screen or Notification Center.
iPhone 16 users gain two new Visual Intelligence features: the ability to add calendar events from posters or flyers and improved recognition of plants and animals.
In a potentially controversial move, Apple has enabled Apple Intelligence by default for users new to or upgrading to iOS 18.3. Users can still disable this feature in Settings.
iOS 18.3 addresses a common complaint about the redesigned Calculator app, allowing users to repeatedly hit the equals button to perform new operations. The update also fixes issues related to keyboard disappearance during Siri requests and audio playback in Apple Music.
With iOS 18.3 now available, attention turns to iOS 18.4, which is rumored to bring major Apple Intelligence enhancements, including a more powerful Siri with personal context and in-app actions.
