Overview

• Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 18.3, alongside other platform updates like macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iPadOS 18.3.
• The update is light on new features, with the most notable addition being early support for robot vacuums in the Home app, expected to fully launch in 2025.
• Other minor updates include redesigned Camera Control icons in Dark Mode and an option for organizations to disable satellite communication on managed iPhones.
• Mac users gain access to Genmoji, previously available only on iPhones and iPads, as part of macOS 15.3.
• Future beta updates are expected in January, as Apple’s development team takes an extended holiday break.