Sat Feb 08 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Apple Quietly Tests iOS 18.3.1, Major iOS 18.4 Update on the Horizon
**CUPERTINO, CA** – Apple is internally testing iOS 18.3.1, a minor update expected to launch within the next few weeks, according to MacRumors’ analytics. This update will likely address bugs and security vulnerabilities. The release follows the temporary disabling of Apple Intelligence notification summaries in iOS 18.3 due to inaccuracies. Whether these summaries will return in iOS 18.3.1 remains unclear.
Meanwhile, anticipation builds for iOS 18.4, expected to arrive in April following beta testing. This more significant update promises enhanced Apple Intelligence features for Siri, new emoji, and the highly anticipated ability for EU users to set default map and translation apps.
The report also touches on other Apple news, including speculation about new visual intelligence features for the iPhone 16, a potential M4 chip update for entry-level iPads, the purported end of the iPhone home button, and the possibility of Apple skipping the M3 generation of Mac Studio chips. MacRumors’ analysis is based on its internal data logs, consistently reliable in predicting upcoming iOS releases.
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