Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.3 two weeks ago. However, if you arent on the beta testing train, you shouldnt have to wait much longer for Apple to release the update to everyone. Heres when to expect Apple to release iOS 18.3iOS 18.3 release dateApples beta testing schedule for iOS 18.3 will almost certainly mirror the beta testing process of iOS 17.3 last year. Here are the dates of iOS 17.3s beta testing cycle: Beta 1: December 13, 2023Beta 2: January 3, 2024Beta 3: January 9, 2024Release Candidate (RC): January 17, 2024Public release: January 22, 2024This suggests that Apple will release iOS 18.3 beta 2 as soon as later this week or early next week, followed by just one more beta and the RC. Whats new in iOS 18.3? While iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 were major updates for iPhone users, iOS 18.3 is a much smaller release. The update focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements and does not include any new Apple Intelligence features. Robot vacuum support in the Home appTweaked icon for the Image Playground appBug fixes for the Writing Tools API and GenmojiYou can now log in to the Feedback app using Face ID or Touch IDThe icon for the Camera Control menu in the Accessibility page of Settings now supports dark modeApple is expected to pick up the pace again with iOS 18.4, including major new Apple Intelligence features. iOS 18.4 is expected to enter beta testing later this month and be released to everyone in March or April. My favorite iPhone accessories: Follow Chance:Threads,Bluesky,Instagram, andMastodon.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel