When will Apple release iOS 18.3?

Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.3 two weeks ago. However, if you aren’t on the beta testing train, you shouldn’t have to wait much longer for Apple to release the update to everyone.

Here’s when to expect Apple to release iOS 18.3…

iOS 18.3 release date

Apple’s beta testing schedule for iOS 18.3 will almost certainly mirror the beta testing process of iOS 17.3 last year. Here are the dates of iOS 17.3’s beta testing cycle:

• Beta 1: December 13, 2023
• Beta 2: January 3, 2024
• Beta 3: January 9, 2024
• Release Candidate (RC): January 17, 2024
• Public release: January 22, 2024

This suggests that Apple will release iOS 18.3 beta 2 as soon as later this week or early next week, followed by just one more beta and the RC.

What’s new in iOS 18.3?

While iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 were major updates for iPhone users, iOS 18.3 is a much smaller release. The update focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements and does not include any new Apple Intelligence features.

• Robot vacuum support in the Home app
• Tweaked icon for the Image Playground app
• Bug fixes for the Writing Tools API and Genmoji
• You can now log in to the Feedback app using Face ID or Touch ID
• The icon for the Camera Control menu in the Accessibility page of Settings now supports dark mode

Apple is expected to pick up the pace again with iOS 18.4, including major new Apple Intelligence features. iOS 18.4 is expected to enter beta testing later this month and be released to everyone in March or April.

My favorite iPhone accessories:

• USB-C to USB-C cable with LED display
• Belkin 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand
• Satechi 165W 4-port USB-C Charging Station
• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker

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