With the official release of iOS 18.3, Apple has added a number of new features, improvements, and important security updates for iPhones that are compatible. The goals of this update are to strengthen device security, enhance user experience, and fix a number of bugs found in earlier iterations.

Important Updates and Features in iOS 18.3

By default, Apple Intelligence is enabled.

With iOS 18.3, compatible devices—such as iPhone 15 Pro and later models, iPads, and Macs with the M1 chip or later—can now automatically activate Apple Intelligence. This function improves the device’s information processing and intelligent suggestion-making capabilities.

Improvements in Visual Intelligence

The update brings enhancements to Visual Intelligence, enabling users to recognize plants and add events to the Calendar app by scanning flyers or posters. creatures that are using the camera. The purpose of these features is to increase the usability and accessibility of information.

Modifications to Notification Summaries

iOS 18.3 temporarily disables AI-generated notification summaries for news and entertainment apps due to concerns about inaccuracies. When this feature is made available again, users who have enabled it will be informed. To differentiate notification summaries from regular notifications, they are now displayed in italicized text for other applications.

Including Genmoji in Messages

The Messages app now has a new Genmoji button that lets users make custom emojis right in their chats, improving the messaging experience.

Enhancement of Calculator Apps

The update gives users better calculation capabilities by bringing back the Calculator app’s repeated operations feature, which was eliminated in previous iterations of iOS 18.

Safety Bug fixes and updates

Many security flaws are fixed in iOS 18.3, and Apple encourages all users to update as soon as possible to safeguard their devices. The update addresses 29 vulnerabilities, including ones that might let malicious apps run arbitrary code or obtain root privileges.

The update also fixes a number of user-reported bugs, including issues with Apple Music continuing to play after the app has been closed and the Calculator app’s missing repeated operations feature. The overall stability and usability of iOS devices are intended to be improved by these fixes.

How to Install the iOS 18.3 Update:

Use these procedures to install the iOS 18.3 update on your iPhone:

Launch the Settings application.

• Go to General > Update Software.
  If the update is accessible where you live, you will see the listing for iOS 18.3.
• Click “Download and Install.”
  If prompted, enter your passcode and accept the terms and conditions.
• After the installation process is finished, your device will restart. To avoid any possible data loss, it is advised to backup your device before starting the update.