Apple has just released iOS 18.3 beta 3 for developers. This iOS version isn’t expected to be as feature-rich as its previous counterparts, and while previous beta versions of iOS 18.3 have indeed brought very little, this one actually introduces some interesting changes.
What’s new in iOS 18.3 beta 3
As reported by Mac RumorsThe biggest highlight of iOS 18.3 beta 3 is the revamped notification summaries feature. After receiving backlash due to inaccuracies in notification summaries, Apple has made numerous changes to improve the functionality of this feature.
Summaries are now disabled for apps in the News and Entertainment categories. This follows numerous reports that notification summaries are misinterpreting headlines on some news apps, creating fake news.
Additionally, the Notification Summary section in the Settings apps now qualifies as a beta feature and can be turned off for each app directly from the lock screen. Additionally, summary notifications are now italicized to distinguish them from regular notifications.
As for other changes, the iPhone 16 models are receiving a small update in the camera control settings. The toggle for AE/AF lock has been renamed to Lock focus and exposure. This should make it easier for users unfamiliar with photography jargon to bypass camera settings.
iOS 18.3 beta 3 also introduces an easier way to add Genmojis to conversations in Messages. Just tap the “+” button in any conversation and select the Genmoji. This will take you directly to the Genmoji creation interface.
And finally, when cropping PDF content in the screenshot interface, users now see a warning:
“Content outside the cropped area will not be visible in most PDF viewers, but it may be made visible in some applications.”
That’s about it. While none of these changes are major, it’s nice to see at least some new things after a few dry updates. Have you noticed any change in iOS 18.3 beta 3 that we haven’t mentioned here? If so, please let us know in the comments below.
