The next iPhone update will land in a matter of days but it looks like there may have been a surprise change. Here’s what’s happening.

A private account on social media platform X today leaked the final build number for Apple's upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates:

While iOS 18.3 does offer new features, none of them are what most users would consider game-changing to the overall iOS 18 experience. That is to say, if you don't like what Apple is doing with its latest OS versions and Apple Intelligence, nothing about this new version is likely to convert you.

This reliable indicator suggests the next version of the iPhone's system software is just about ready for release.

OS 18.3 should be released to the public next week, following beta testing since mid-December. While the software update is a relatively minor