iOS 18.3 Beta: List of New Features & iPhone Changes

iOS 18.3 Beta: List of New Features & iPhone Changes

As a seasoned iPhone user with years of experience under my belt, I must admit that the iOS 18.3 beta has certainly piqued my interest! The modem update alone is intriguing, and I’m always keen on tweaking my privacy settings, so the change in Apple Analytics opt-out method is a welcome one.

The iOS 18.3 beta version has been released to developers, with a public release anticipated soon. This latest beta offers a range of new features and modifications for iPhone owners. Consequently, there’s much curiosity about what enhancements and alterations have been incorporated in this beta release.

So, here’s a breakdown of all the new features introduced in the iOS 18.3 beta.

List of new features of iOS 18.3 Beta

iOS 18.3 (build number of 22D5034e) brings the following new features to its beta:

  • A modem update.
  • When booting up the screen after updating, Apple Analytics does not give you an option to opt out of sending information to them. Thus, to opt out you need to:
    • Go to ‘Settings.’
    • Go to Privacy and Security.
    • Scroll to the bottom and click on ‘Analytics & Improvements,’ and then disable the option to send the information.
  • Image Playground changes:
    • The beta version of the app icon has its text color change from black to green.
    • Changes to images created by users in the app. These include changes in background and the physical appearance of the created avatar.
  • In the Control Centre, the icon for the Siri controls has been changed from a keyboard and Siri icon to just an icon of Siri.
  • Apple has updated the Camera Control button with a dark mode icon.
  • On App store you can use natural language to help you find desired apps. For eg: ‘Help me find apps that help me workout.’
  • You can use robot vacuums in the ‘Home’ application.
  • iPhone 15 wallpapers are no longer available.

Furthermore, in the iOS 18.3 beta, Apple has rolled out substantial enhancements to their Apple Fitness app. These upgrades encompass:

  • League standings features new ways to track teams that have qualified for or have been eliminated from post-season.
  • Quick catching up of scoring plays and big moments with Key Plays – a new play-by-play tab.
  • Soccer and baseball game pages now have pregame lineups.
  • Users can schedule a live activity for any game on the Today tab. This will allow them to get real-time scorecards on the lock screen when the game begins.

Moreover, the iOS 18.3 beta resolves a problem related to iMovie. Previously, adjusting permissions for the photo library could lead the application to become unresponsive.

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2024-12-18 07:10