Apple releases iOS 18.3 with new features, bug fixes, and security enhancements. This update includes Apple Intelligence for iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro models, Visual Intelligence improvements for iPhone 16 users, and fixes for 29 security vulnerabilities. While some users report minor issues, overall feedback suggests a smooth update experience.
The latest iPhone update is here and there are a smattering of new features, plus lots of bug fixes in iOS 18.3, which lands three weeks after the smaller iOS 18.2.1. So, how’s the new update going down, is it safe to install or should you wait before you take the plunge?Note that I’ll be updating this post over the coming days and will make a final assessment on Tuesday, Feb.
4.Apple iOS 18.3 is compatible with all iPhones that can run iOS 18. This means all iPhones from the iPhone XS onwards, including the second- and third-generation iPhone SE models.Unlike iOS 18.2.1, which was all about bug fixes, this update has changes and new elements. Crucially, Apple Intelligence, for the iPhone 16 series plus iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, is now on by default, so users need to turn it off in Settings if they don’t want the new features. And one part of Apple Intelligence that had issues—summaries for News and Entertainment category messages— have been suspended until Apple can improve results. There are also enhancements for iPhone 16 users such as new capabilities for Visual Intelligence—the feature that is launched with a long press on the Camera Control. Now, it can recognize plants and animals as well. There are no fewer than 29 security flaws which iOS 18.3 is designed to correct, of which one has already been used in attacks. Though Apple is traditionally vague about the issues to allow users to update to protect themselves first, there are issues in the iOS Kernel and in WebKit, which is fundamental to the Safari browser on the iPhone. Kate O’Flaherty has more on these issuescommented that even after two restarts, they “still encountered the same laggy things.” However, there were plenty of users reporting a smooth update with no issues, or removedfrom the lock screen, for instance. Others enjoyed the new Unity Bloom wallpaper and the return of the repeat calculation capability in the Calculator app.With so many security holes fixed, there’d be a strong reason to update even if there were other issues to contend with. But the overall feeling here is that this is not too buggy or inefficient, so I’d advise updating—though note the switch to Apple Intelligence being on by default. Turn it off if you don’t like it.Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language or threats of any kindContinuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejectedAttempts or tactics that put the site security at riskProtect your community.
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