This time, the emphasis will be apparently put on crushing bugs and perhaps restoring a controversial user interface function that has been recently disabled.
Here is what you need to know about the next Apple update, entitled iOS 18.3.1.
Will the next iPhone update?
Apple began to test internally iOS 18.3.1, according to the technological sites 9TO5MAC and MacRumors, which have spotted the update of visitors’ newspapers, suggesting that it could happen soon.
These newspapers follow the devices that access certain websites or services, revealing which iOS versions are used – often informing the versions to come before being officially announced.
Based on the usual Apple update model, iOS 18.3.1 should land the second or third week of February 2025, after the release of iOS 18.3 on January 27.
Apple generally deploys minor updates a few weeks after major versions to correct persistent bugs and improve performance, which means that its version could be imminent. For example, iOS 17.3 was published on January 22, 2024, followed by iOS 17.3.1 Two weeks later on February 8.
IOS 18.3.1 features and bugs
Although iOS 18.3 cannot bring new flashy features, it promises to be a crucial update for anyone who affairs for frustrating problems.
Connectivity problems with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as camera application problems, left frustrated users, as well as delays and bugs during switching between clear and dark modes. Others have had trouble with the freezing messaging application or not to synchronize and not to respond to checks in the control center.
In addition, iPhone users have reported an increase in battery discharge, application accidents and general performance speech, especially on more recent models such as iPhone 15 Pro. With all these problems afflicting the current update, iOS 18.3.1 will probably be welcome relief for many.
Most new things will work from magic behind the scenes, will correct bugs and security defects.
IOS 18.3.1 is reserved by two major updates: iOS 18.3 and the next iOS 18.4. The latter will arrive in the spring with an improved Siri who can recognize and interact with what is on your screen. So when someone sends you their contact details in a text, digital assistance will automatically add figures or addresses to a contact card.
The assistant will also manage several actions in a single order, such as sending photos or surfaceing from safari items, making it more intuitive.
In addition, Siri will follow your emails, messages and photos, offering reminders timely when you need it.
