iOS 18.3 Beta 1: New Features and Updates
Apple has released iOS 18.3 Beta 1, and it brings several new features and updates. Here’s a summary of what’s new:
New Apple Intelligence Features
iOS 18.3 Beta 1 includes updates to the Apple Intelligence model, improving features like skin tone for Gen Emoji and notification summaries. These updates aim to make notifications more accurate and less misleading.
Accessibility Improvements
A new glyph icon for camera control has been added under Settings > Accessibility. This minor update enhances the user interface for accessibility features.
Digital ID Expansion
More states are expected to support Apple’s Digital ID feature soon. States like Montana, West Virginia, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah are set to join the list of supported states.
Performance and Battery Life
Initial tests show that iOS 18.3 Beta 1 performs well, with higher Geekbench scores compared to previous versions. However, battery life is not as good as iOS 18.2, which is expected for a beta release.
CarPlay 2.0 Delays
Despite being highly anticipated, CarPlay 2.0 has not yet been released. Automakers like Porsche and Aston Martin have not provided updates on their support for the new CarPlay version.
Upcoming Updates
We can expect iOS 18.2.1 to be released soon, focusing on bug fixes and security patches. Additionally, iOS 18.3 Beta 2 is anticipated to bring more features and improvements.