It isnt a significant software update, like iOS 18.2 was with Apple Intelligence.

iOS 18.3 will enable Apple Intelligence for anyone who successfully installs the software on their devices.

Its easy enough, but it speaks loudly to the importance of flexing AI muscle within the iOS ecosystem.

If you don’t want Apple Intelligence when the iOS 18.3 update hits, turn it off in the Settings pane.

If you don’t want Apple Intelligence when the iOS 18.3 update hits, turn it off in the Settings pane.© Florence Ion / Gizmodo

Other new features included in iOS 18.3 include various fixes, such as Genmoji and Writing Tools.

These features were shown off in previous Apple keynotes.

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