Less than a week after the release of iOS 18.2, Apple has begun beta testing the next iOS update. It’s not yet clear when this release will be released widely or what features we can expect, but it will certainly be the first major iOS update of 2025.
Apple Intelligence has been the focus of most iOS 18 updates so far, and we’re still waiting for a big Siri overhaul that will add personal context using data from your phone and new “app intents” that allow Siri to do things. app. These features are generally expected to be included in iOS 18.4, with most expected to be released in March or April. If true, iOS 18.3 primarily focuses on tweaks and improvements to existing features and pauses the gradual rollout of Apple Intelligence features.
As of December 16, Apple has only released the first developer beta. Public beta testing is expected to begin later this week.
iOS 18.3: What’s new
We don’t yet know what significant new features are included in the iOS 18.3 beta, but we’ll update this section as we explore the update and learn more.
iOS 18.3: How to install the developer beta
You must register as an Apple developer. You do not need to sign up for the $99 per year developer program to access the developer beta. Free developer account available. You can get it through Xcode or the Apple Developer app on iOS. Here’s how to do it through the Apple Developer app:
- Download Apple developer apps from the App Store.
- Open the app.
- Tap Account.
- Sign in using your usual Apple ID.
Registered developers can instead receive the public beta by selecting: iOS public beta It may take some time after registering as a developer for Software Update to be an option on the Software Update screen.
iOS 18.3: How to install the public beta
The public beta version hasn’t been released yet, but is expected to be released within the next few days. If you want to be one of the first to test iOS 18.3, sign up for the public beta test. The beta installation process has changed in iOS 16.4. Now here’s how the new process works:
- Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.
- Log in to the beta software program.
- click Enroll your iOS device.
- opening setting app, tab generalthen software update.
- In the Beta Updates section, select iOS Public Beta.
It may take a few minutes after you register for the beta options to appear in Software Update.
