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iOS 18 Speculation Thread
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released today to devs
iOS 18.3 beta 2 (22D5040d) - January 7, 2025
iPadOS 18.3 beta 2 (22D5040d) - January 7, 2025
macOS 15.3 beta 2 (24D5040f) - January 7, 2025
tvOS 18.3 beta 2 (22K5540e) - January 7, 2025
visionOS 2.3 beta 2 (22N5881d) - January 7, 2025
watchOS 11.3 beta 2 (22S5540e) - January 7, 2025
iOS 18.3 beta 2 (22D5040d) - January 7, 2025
iPadOS 18.3 beta 2 (22D5040d) - January 7, 2025
macOS 15.3 beta 2 (24D5040f) - January 7, 2025
tvOS 18.3 beta 2 (22K5540e) - January 7, 2025
visionOS 2.3 beta 2 (22N5881d) - January 7, 2025
watchOS 11.3 beta 2 (22S5540e) - January 7, 2025
Yay! A new beta! It will be interesting to see what’s new! Judging from the release notes there seems to be more improvements than with the first beta, writing tools has received some improvements. And usually there are some changes that aren’t mentioned in the release notes, so it will be interesting to see what’s new. I’ve been looking through a few things looking for some changes. 👍🏻
Probably a snooze fest but I hope I’m wrong.
Not many user facing changes makes sense for 18.3 if it's being prepared for the new SE and iPad 11th gen.
iOS 18.3 beta 2 fixes key Calculator issue introduced last fall - 9to5Mac
In the new iOS 18.3 beta 2, Apple has fixed a key Calculator app issue introduced in iOS 18 that prevented performing repeat operations.
9to5mac.com
I am not sure too many of us were expecting much for iOS 18.3 other than some bug fixes and enhancements. I for one was simply hoping for an overall smooth experience and some nice enhancements on features already added. I don't have anything to complain about.
Possibly. There were only 3 betas plus the RC for 17.3. But that’s no guarantee here. Sounds like 18.4 will be released in April, so they have time.
how I felt yesterday when they dropped beta 2 during the firecane. Hope all my brothers and sisters are safe out there.
I find it odd that both iPadOS 18.2 AND iPadOS 18.2.1 are still available to download on the Dev Portal for all compatible devices. Generally once a release is out, the prior one is removed from the Dev Portal. I wonder why they're still both listed?
Considering the rumors about 18.2.1 a while before it was actually released, having an older version still out there rules out any major security issues, IMO. Seems odd..
Considering the rumors about 18.2.1 a while before it was actually released, having an older version still out there rules out any major security issues, IMO. Seems odd..
I don’t usually check that but is it possible it’s because the public beta is not yet out (yes, I know: different program)?
Agree re major security issues.
Not clear what you are referring to? Can you be more specific?
Just saying that “beta” and “stable” are kinda oxymorons, and I will wait for it to actually be stable in the final release before I update to 18.3, since there are no new features that are exciting enough that they would be worth any potential issues.
So much for 18.4.
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Siri's Biggest Upgrade Won't Arrive Until iOS 19
iOS 18.4 is expected to be released in April with several new Apple Intelligence enhancements for Siri, including on-screen awareness, deeper per-app...
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So much for 18.4.
Siri's Biggest Upgrade Won't Arrive Until iOS 19
iOS 18.4 is expected to be released in April with several new Apple Intelligence enhancements for Siri, including on-screen awareness, deeper per-app...
The “conversational” Siri was never announced by Apple or rumored for 18.4. It was always the context awareness and deeper app interaction. In my mind, those are far more important features than whether I can hold a running conversation with Siri.
I have the conversation mode on ChatGPT and never ever use it.
18.4 will still be a big release. The only question is whether it will perform as intended.
iOS 18.3 hints at new 'Invites' app from Apple to manage events
Apple this week released the second beta of iOS 18.3, which isn’t exactly an exciting update as it doesn’t add...
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iOS 18.3 hints at new 'Invites' app from Apple to manage events
Apple this week released the second beta of iOS 18.3, which isn’t exactly an exciting update as it doesn’t add...
This will be great for when me, @JFLECHUGA , @Fred Zed and friends gather in Germany for Oktoberfest in the future.
Beta 3 Monday. Let’s move onto iOS 18.4 beta 1 ASAP. 😁
We hope you are right and on Monday we see movement, my dear friend!!! 👍 😎
Beta 3 Monday. Let’s move onto iOS 18.4 beta 1 ASAP.
18.4: The real Apple Intelligence.
My working theory is that most of Apple Intelligence thus far has been a smoke screen deployed as a placeholder while we await what amounts to the real thing.
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