Apple's latest iOS update, version 18.3, brings a host of new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements to iPhone users. While some updates are

iOS 18.3 doesn't add any significant new features to Apple Intelligence—instead, it tweaks what's already there. Whereas Apple Intelligence was opt-in in previous OS versions, it is now on by default in iOS 18.3 on supported devices.

Apple has released iOS 18.3 to all users, featuring AI notification summary tweaks, Visual Intelligence updates, and more.

Apple has kicked off iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and MacOS 15.3 with one significant change affecting AI. Since its debut, Apple Intelligence has required the extra step of actually turning it on or opting in. But with the new versions, Apple's AI feature is enabled by default for eliglble devices.

Apple's iOS 18 is improving the user experience with AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and enhanced privacy, driving strong adoption across iPhones and iPads.

Fortunately, it's super easy to turn off, but it goes to show that Apple Intelligence is here to stay in the walled garden.

The latest OS update is available now for Apple's iPhone and iPad devices, bringing a few enhancements and one big change for Apple Intelligence.

A new China-based AI chatbot challenger called DeepSeek has reached the number one position on Apple's App Store free charts in

OS 18.3 may not introduce major new features, but it brings several refinements to existing ones, which is what makes it stand out.

If you have a compatible iPhone with iOS 18.2, Image Playground will be a new app on your home screen. The icon looks like a kitten in a soap bubble. You can also access Image Playground in Messages. Here's how. 1. Open Messages. 2. Tap into a chat. 3. Tap the plus ( +) symbol next to your text box. 4. Tap Image Playground.

Perplexity is able to add DeepSeek R1 because it's open-source and freely available to anyone who wants to use it, and the move gets around two key concerns: first that China might censor the results DeepSeek returns, and second that the model would send user data back to the Chinese government.