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What's new in iOS 18.3

What's new in iOS 18.3

It's out now with Visual Intelligence upgrades and more.

Leander Kahney
January 27, 2025

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I have high hopes for Visual Intelligence, Apple’s image-driven AI lookup feature.

The tech has the potential to be one of the most popular features in the Apple Intelligence arsenal.

Just point your iPhone camera at something and Visual Intelligence should — at some point — be able to recognize it, then give you information about it or do something useful based on the info, like creating a new calendar event.

Right now, Visual Intelligence is still in the early stages, though, and its utility isn’t fully realized. However, Apple just added a couple of important and handy new Visual Intelligence features in the iOS 18.3 update, released to the public today. (We also updated our post on how to make the most out of Visual Intelligence.)

Also in today’s newsletter:

Apple updated macOS Sequoia today, too. The ability to make your own Genmoji is the update’s marquee feature.
Apple’s been doing a killer job of late with its entry-level products (iPad 10 and M4 Mac mini, for example). The upcoming iPhone SE looks like no exception. A new video lays out what to expect from Apple’s budget handset.
Today’s the day in Apple history that Steve Jobs introduced the first-generation iPad. It became Apple's fastest-selling new product ever. Jobs himself described it as the most important product he’d ever worked on. I remember being pleasantly surprised by the tablet’s introductory price.
We hands-on review a new monitor from BenQ that offers similar specs to Apple’s pricey Studio Display at a lower price — is it any good?
Apple celebrates Black History Month with the new 2025 Black Unity Collection, which includes a cool Apple Watch band that changes color depending on the viewing angle.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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Everything new in iOS 18.3

iOS 18.3 is here for your iPhone, bringing several minor improvements and bug fixes to enhance your overall experience.

Look things up with your camera using Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16

Visual Intelligence gives iPhone 16 users a quick, easy way to find information on an object in the real world.

Macs get fun custom Genmoji with macOS Sequoia 15.3

macOS Sequoia 15.3 just became available ready for any compatible Mac to install. It brings Genmoji to Mac.

Video gives a sneak peek at seriously redesigned iPhone SE 4

Take an early look at the upcoming iPhone SE 4 with this leaked video, which shows significant design changes and a larger screen.

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Who'd have thought this $19 iPhone stand was so versatile?

You can make video calls at your desk, follow recipes in the kitchen or stream movies during flights with this iPhone travel stand.

Dynamic new Black Unity Collection celebrates Black History Month

Apple's new 2025 Black Unity Collection brings some cool color-shifting technology.

Apple Sports app updates make it even easier to follow your favorites

Version 4.2 adds soccer tournaments, swiping navigation and national TV broadcast information.

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How to use Apple reseller reviews to spot and avoid scams

Buying gear online can be tricky. Learn how to use Apple reseller reviews to avoid scams like phishing, used gear sold as new and more.

Will iOS 19 redesign look more like visionOS? [The CultCast]

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We might see a big iOS 19 redesign based on the look and feel of visionOS, starting with the Camera app.

WhatsApp for iPhone takes a big step toward multi-account support

WhatsApp begins testing multi-account support, a feature that rolled out to Android in October 2023.

Another Studio Display alternative for Mac graphic designers [Review]

With similar specs at a lower price, this Apple Studio Display alternative is a viable option for Mac fans. A BenQ DesignVue PD2730S review.

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs introduces us to the iPad

On January 27, 2010, Steve Jobs unveiled the first-generation iPad. A few months later, It became Apple's fastest-selling new product ever.

Polk Audio system brilliantly boosts Mac mini's sound [Setups]

In today's featured setup, Polk Audio boosts Mac mini sound tremendously, while even more Polk gear pumps up a fantastic home theater.

Tweets of the day

Let's hope the iPhone 18 Pro gets a larger main camera sensor, preferably close to 1".
— AppleLeaker (@LeakerApple)
8:27 AM • Jan 27, 2025

Apple TV 4K has been jailbroken thanks to zenzeq for helping me 🔥
— DXcool223_94 (@DXcool223x)
12:30 AM • Jan 26, 2025

This is cool
— The Goddess (@TheGoddessF)
8:35 PM • Jan 25, 2025

Imagine Apple Intelligence could cancel out specific sounds on Adaptive Noise Cancellation.
— Your Tech Guy (@yourtechguy100)
11:57 PM • Jan 25, 2025

Wallpaper of the day

Silver Texture Wallpaper
— Walldog Apps ™ (@Walldogitis)
1:30 AM • Jan 26, 2025

One more thing ...

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[On the iPad before launch] This will be the most important thing I've ever done.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

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What was Steve Jobs' greatest product?

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