Apple today launched the second public betas of its upcoming iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 updates for testing. The public betas come three weeks after Apple launched the first public betas. Apple also launched the second public betas of tvOS 18.3 and watchOS 11.3.
Public beta testers can download and install updates from the Settings app on each device after opting into the beta through Apple’s public beta testing website.
So far, no new Apple Intelligence features for iPhone or iPad have been discovered, although macOS Sequoia 15.3 brings Genmoji to Mac for the first time, allowing Mac users to create custom emoji characters that can be used at home. instead of standard emoji.
Additionally, iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 code indicates that the Home app is being prepared to support robot vacuums, allowing Matter and HomeKit vacuums to integrate with the Home platform smart from Apple in the future.
iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 are all expected to be released to the public near the end of January.
As usual, MacTrast and Apple both warn users not to install betas or release candidates on their iPhone or iPad daily driver. Instead, only install beta versions on a device intended for testing purposes.