Apple Prepares iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 for January Release With Robot Vacuum Support

Public beta testing of iOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3 continues, while new iPhone SE and iPad 11 are rumored to launch alongside the updates.

Apple has released the second public betas for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, with a full public release expected later in January 2025.
iOS 18.3 introduces groundwork for robot vacuum integration in the Home app, expanding smart home functionality for compatible devices.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 brings Genmoji, a feature for creating custom emoji, to Mac for the first time.
Rumors suggest that a new iPhone SE and an entry-level iPad 11 may launch alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, though Apple has not confirmed these devices.
Apple's Siri is expected to see significant upgrades in iOS 18.4 in April and a major overhaul in iOS 19, previewed at WWDC 2025, with advanced conversational capabilities powered by large language models.