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Apple has just rolled out its latest update, iOS 18.3, after a month of testing. What's exciting about it? It boasts significant enhancements, like the Visual Intelligence feature that takes your smart camera use to the next level and makes identifying plants and animals a breeze, straight from a flyer or label. If you're a fan of notifications, you can now manage their settings easily from the lock screen with a new italicized text style that makes them stand out. But note, news app summaries are temporarily unavailable, yet they'll be back soon! In other news, Apple fixed annoying bugs like repeating the last calculation in the calculator and disappearing keyboards with Siri. Remember to backup your device before updating and make sure your Wi-Fi is on! Have you upgraded and noticed a change? Let us know what you think!

After a month of beta testing, Apple today released iOS 18.3 to all iPhone users. The update includes changes to two major Apple Intelligence features for devices that support the feature, as well as a host of major fixes and improvements for all iPhones.

From iPhoneIslam.com, the number “18.3” is displayed in white on a gradient blue background, reminiscent of the elegant updates from the latest version of Apple’s iPadOS operating system.

To get the Apple Intelligence features, your device language must be English and your device's region settings must be set to America, then go to Settings and Apple Intelligence section and activate this feature

What's new in iOS 18.3, according to Apple

Visual Intelligence with Camera Control (All iPhone 16 Models)

  • Add an event to your calendar from a poster or flyer
  • Easily identify plants and animals

Notification Summaries (All iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Models)

  • Easily manage notification summary settings from the lock screen.
  • The updated style of short notifications better distinguishes them from other notifications by using italic text in addition to the letter
  • Notification summaries for news and entertainment apps are temporarily unavailable, and users who opt in will be able to see them again when the feature becomes available.

This update includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

  • The calculator repeats the last calculation when you click the equal sign again.
  • Fixes an issue where the keyboard might disappear when initiating a typed Siri request
  • Fixes an issue where audio continues to play until the song ends even after Apple Music is closed

Before updating, make sure to take a backup copy of the contents of your device, whether on iCloud or on the iTunes application

To update your device, take the following steps ...

1

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, it will show you that an update is available.

2

You can click on Learn more to view the update details

3

To download the update, you must connect to Wi-Fi. It is preferable to connect your device to the charger, then press the “Update Now” button.

From iPhoneIslam.com, the iOS 18.3 update screen on your Apple iPhone shows a 1.14GB download, bringing visual intelligence improvements, bug fixes, and security updates. You can choose to update now or schedule it for tonight.

The passcode entry screen will appear.

From iPhoneIslam.com, The passcode entry screen on an Apple device features six empty circles for numbers, with “Enter Passcode” and “Cancel” prominently displayed at the top, reflecting the sleek design of iPadOS 18.2.1.

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After the update is finished, the device will restart. After several steps, the update will be completed.

From iPhoneIslam.com, enjoy the latest iOS 18.2.1 update with an intuitive prompt that offers options to install now, later, or tonight. The upgrade process will start automatically within 6 seconds if no option is selected, ensuring you enjoy the new features without delay.


Have you updated already? What do you think of the changes Apple made with iOS 18.3? Let us know in the comments!

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