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Apple Unveils iOS 18.3: Essential Update for iPhone Users with Enhanced Intelligence Features

  • Writer: Matticus Lowery
    Matticus Lowery
  • Feb 1
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 7

Apple has officially released iOS 18.3, a significant update for iPhone users that introduces crucial enhancements to Apple Intelligence. This update follows the minor iOS 18.2.1 release and is compatible with all iPhones from 2018 onwards, including the iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr. Users are encouraged to update to benefit from the new features and improvements.

Key Takeaways

  • iOS 18.3 is compatible with iPhones from 2018 onwards.

  • The update includes enhancements to Apple Intelligence, now enabled by default.

  • Users can manage storage as Apple Intelligence requires 7GB.

  • New features include improved Visual Intelligence and updates to the Calculator app.

Compatibility With iPhones

The new iOS 18.3 update is available for:

  • iPhone Xs

  • iPhone Xs Max

  • iPhone Xr

  • iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)

  • All iPhones released after 2018

To install the update, users can navigate to the Settings app, select General, then Software Update, and follow the prompts to download and install the update, which is approximately 1.14GB in size.

Key Features of iOS 18.3

While iOS 18.3 does not introduce a major new feature like previous updates, it includes several important changes:

  • Apple Intelligence: This feature is now turned on by default for compatible devices. Users who prefer not to use it can disable it in the Settings under Apple Intelligence & Siri.

  • Storage Requirements: Apple Intelligence requires 7GB of storage space, which may influence users' decisions on whether to keep it enabled.

  • Visual Intelligence Enhancements: Users can now identify plants and animals and add events to their calendars by pointing their camera at posters or flyers.

  • Calculator App Update: The Calculator app now allows users to repeat calculations by tapping the equal sign multiple times.

  • New Wallpaper: A Unity Rhythm wallpaper has been added to honor Black History Month, available to all iPhones running iOS 18.3.

Minor Updates and Fixes

In addition to the major features, iOS 18.3 includes several minor updates:

  • Messages App: A new Genmoji feature has been added for easier creation of personalized emojis.

  • PDF Editing: Users will now receive warnings when cropping content in PDFs, ensuring they are aware that the cropped area is not removed.

  • Siri Keyboard Fix: An issue where the keyboard would disappear during Siri requests has been resolved.

  • Audio Playback: A quirky fix ensures that audio playback continues to the end of a song even if Apple Music is closed.

  • Notification Management: Users can now turn off notification summaries directly from the lock screen if they are using Apple Intelligence.

Conclusion

The release of iOS 18.3 marks an important step for Apple in enhancing user experience through improved intelligence features and usability updates. iPhone users are encouraged to update their devices to take full advantage of these new capabilities and improvements, ensuring a smoother and more efficient experience with their devices.

Sources

  • Apple Releases iOS 18.3: Crucial iPhone Update With Apple Intelligence Changes, Forbes.

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