by iOS 18.3, the upcoming iPhone update, will be available in the coming days. However, the code has undergone an unexpected and abrupt shift, which would indicate a last-minute addition. What may that mean, how can we find out, and when will we get the update?
According to a private account on X, which MacRumors cited, the final build number for the release has been altered from 22D60, which was included on the release candidate beta, to 22D61.
Although the account has a solid history of disseminating information about iOS, there have been a few sporadic lapses. Since the account owner wants to stay anonymous and keep a low profile, we nevertheless honor their request not to connect to its content,” the website states.
You’ll see that the build number is only one digit higher, so perhaps the change is only slight. According to MacRumors, this implies that it “may involve a very minor, last-minute change or two.”
The fact that it’s minor means that it won’t likely impact the release date, which is discussed in more detail below.
The narrative goes on. While we may make a guess as to one potential outcome, it’s uncertain exactly what those modifications would be—a 2025 Black Unity collection.
For the past four years, Apple has incorporated Black Unity into its products, such as a new band for the Apple Watch and iPhone backgrounds with the Pan-African flag.
Another indication that this could be the future is the discovery of a new mention of “UNITY25” in tvOS 18.3, another piece of Apple software. All of this indicates that we will soon learn about the changes. For example, February is Black History Month in the United States, so the timing couldn’t be more ideal.
Date of Release
Given that the release candidate has already arrived, it appears probable that iOS 18.3 will soon be available. According to numerous reports, January is the most likely month for release; as Apple typically releases new software upgrades on Monday or Tuesday, this suggests that the release date will either be Monday, January 27, or Tuesday, January 28.
The big day, in my opinion, will be Tuesday, January 28.
