As Apple continues to optimize and update its iOS system, the release of iOS 18.3 RC (Release Candidate) has introduced a range of exciting new features and enhanced user experiences. In this blog, we’ll dive into the innovations and updates that make this version stand out.
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The Apple Intelligence feature has been further refined in iOS 18.3 RC. Automatically activated during setup, this feature offers users smarter and more intuitive services. For iPhone 16 series users, a new exclusive visual recognition feature has been introduced. Using the camera, users can now identify dates and times on event posters and automatically add them to their calendar. Additionally, the camera can recognize types of animals and plants, providing relevant information, significantly improving the device’s intelligence and practicality.
2. Optimized Camera and Control Settings
The camera and control settings have received notable refinements in iOS 18.3 RC. For iPhone 16 users, the “AE/AF Lock” button in settings has been renamed to “Lock Focus and Exposure.” This change makes the option more intuitive for non-professional photographers. Additionally, the new locking mechanism allows users to lock shooting settings with a simple long press, further enhancing the photography experience.
3. Notification Summary and Genmoji Improvements
In the notification summary, Apple Intelligence notifications have been adjusted in iOS 18.3 RC. Due to issues with generating incorrect news content in previous versions, this update temporarily disables notification summaries for news and entertainment categories. The new settings interface explicitly labels this feature as a beta version, warning users of potential inaccuracies. Notification summaries now display in italicized text to differentiate them from regular notifications, and users can disable notification summaries for individual apps directly from the lock screen.
Improvements have also been made to Genmoji. Users can now access the Genmoji option directly from the sidebar in the Messages app. This is a significant usability enhancement compared to the previous process, which required opening the emoji keyboard and tapping the Genmoji icon in the top-right corner.
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A highly requested feature, continuous calculation, has returned to the Calculator app in iOS 18.3 RC. Users can now press the “=” button repeatedly to perform continuous calculations based on the last entered logic. This update provides a more convenient calculation experience.
Other updates include improved App Store search functionality with support for more conversational queries, a dark mode version of the camera control icon, and fixes for known issues such as personalized Genmoji failing to generate without selecting different characters, third-party app compatibility with writing tools, and other bug fixes.
5. Control Center and Interface Updates
The Control Center also sees some design changes in iOS 18.3 RC. For example, the Siri icon has been updated from a Siri-with-keyboard design to a simple Siri symbol, creating a cleaner and more streamlined appearance. Additional refinements include enhanced flashlight animations that more clearly display brightness and range, as well as a smaller Apple TV remote icon in the Control Center.
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Conclusion
Overall, iOS 18.3 RC introduces a wealth of new features and innovations. From enhanced Apple Intelligence and visual recognition to refined camera settings, improved notification summaries, the return of continuous calculation, and updates to the Control Center, this release is set to deliver a smarter, more intuitive, and enjoyable user experience. If you’ve already upgraded to iOS 18.3 RC or plan to do so, explore these new features and see how they can enhance your daily interactions with your device!
