iOS, formerly known as iPhone OS, is a mobile operating system that Apple Inc. exclusively developed for its handsets. It was unveiled in 2007, and as of 2025, there have been 18 new iOS versions. Each iOS version features new updates to enhance user experience and security. The company has just released iOS 18.3 for its users, offering much more exciting features than any previous version. Here, we will discuss everything about this mobile operating system, including how to download it on your iPhone.
About iOS 18.3
The Cupertino, California-based tech giant Apple Inc. finally rolled out its latest iOS for iPhones after a long wait. This new update is far better than iOS 18.2, released around 2 months ago, on December 11, 2024. It offers a blend of new features, improvements, bug fixes, and regional limitations.
Key features of iOS 18.3 Explained
Here is a list of features of iOS 18.3 that users can enjoy.
Enhanced Visual Intelligence
The update offers brand-new Visual Intelligence features, allowing users to easily identify plants and animals. They just need to click a picture of them; that’s all it takes. Additionally, users can add events to their Calendar app directly from the scanned posters and flyers, making setting reminders easier than ever before.
Improved Notification Summaries
In its latest operating system, Apple has made noticeable changes in the Notification Summaries feature. Now, news and entertainment app notifications are more accurate than before. Summaries also include italicised text to distinguish them from regular notifications. Also, the users of the latest Apple iOS don’t need to unlock their iPhones to manage notifications; they can do so right from the Lock Screen.
Performance Enhancement
iOS 18.3 features several bug fixes and performance improvements, like resolving issues with the calculator app and fixing problems with the keyboard disappearing during audio playback and Siri requests in the Apple Music app. It addresses 20 bugs and implements measures to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive audio and visual data on iPhones.
Availability of iOS 18.3 in India
iOS 18.3 is available for all iPhones running iOS 18, such as iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, etc. However, Apple Intelligence is limited to iPhone 15 Pro models and 16 series. Apple Intelligence doesn’t support Indian English right now, so users must change US or Canadian English as the default language on their iPhones.
How to Update to iOS 18.3
Follow the steps written below, and you can use Apple’s latest mobile operating system on your iPhone.
- First of all, go to the settings app on your iPhone.
- Find the Software update in the General section and click on it.
- The update for iOS 18.3 will pop up on your iPhone display.
- Press the download button and install the update.
- You will be asked for a passcode and to agree to the terms and conditions to proceed with installation. Share the passcode and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Wait for a while as the update gets downloaded.
- Press the install button after the update is downloaded.
- Your handset will automatically restart as a part of the process, and you can now use iOS 18.3 on your iPhone.
Tasking Like Never Before
The latest iPhone OS 18.3 is every bit as good as expected. This OS significantly improves user experience with bug fixes, security improvements, and other features. So, if you have an iPhone, quickly get the latest update on it and enjoy new features.
Frequently Asked Questions
1- What does “i” stand for in iPhone?
The letter i in iPhone stands for internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire.
2- How can you check the Apple iOS version on iPhones?
To find the software version on your iPhone, go to Settings, click on General, and check the About section.
3- How many layers in iOS
iOS has four layers to help applications communicate with device hardware.
4- Which is the best iPhone?
At present, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the best, being the largest iPhone. It also offers a huge 6.8-inch AMOLED display and best-rated battery life, which offers 27 hours of video playback.
