Apple has just released iOS 18.3 for everyone to download. We’ve already covered the new features, but here’s a simple breakdown of what’s new according to Apple’s official notes:
Visual Intelligence with Camera Control (For all iPhone 16 models):
- Add Events to Calendar: Now you can add an event to your Calendar just by snapping a picture of a poster or flyer.
- Identify Plants and Animals: Your camera can now help you learn about nature by identifying different plants and animals.
Notification Summaries (For iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max):
- Manage Summaries Easily: You can now control your notification summary settings right from the lock screen.
- New Look for Summaries: Notifications that are summarized now show up in italics and with a special icon, making them easy to spot.
- Temporary Hold on Some Apps: Summaries for News and Entertainment apps are paused for now, but you can choose to get them back when they’re ready.
Other Updates and Fixes:
- Calculator: If you press equals again, it will repeat your last calculation, making quick math easier.
- Siri: No more issues with the keyboard disappearing when you start typing a command.
- Apple Music: Fixed a problem where music would keep playing even after you close the app.
This update aims to make your iPhone experience smoother and more intuitive. Whether you’re organizing your schedule or just exploring the outdoors, iOS 18.3 has something to make daily tasks a bit easier.