Upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 Updates: New Insights Revealed
Recently, a private account on the social media platform X disclosed the final build number for Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates, identified as 22D61. This marks a slight progression from the previous Release Candidate version, which bore the designation of 22D60—a test release typically used to finalize updates before their public rollout.
This anonymous social media source has established a strong reputation for sharing accurate information regarding Apple’s software developments; however, it has occasionally made errors in its predictions. Respecting its wishes for anonymity and privacy means refraining from linking directly to its posts.
What Could This Build Number Change Indicate?
The small update in the build number hints at possible last-minute adjustments or enhancements before launch day arrives. Although specifics about these changes are still unclear, there is speculation surrounding a potential addition related to Apple’s historical Black Unity campaigns.
For four consecutive years now, Apple has revealed a Black Unity initiative during January’s latter weeks—usually introducing an exclusive Apple Watch band alongside new watch faces and wallpapers that embody Pan-African flag colors.
Interestingly, the upcoming tvOS update (version 18.3) features code referring to ‘UNITY25’, signaling that this popular campaign may continue into next year.
Black History Month Alignment
The month of February holds significant importance as it celebrates Black History Month across America—a time when Apple often champions works by Black creators through various platforms like Apple Books and Podcasts.
In previous years (notably in both 2021 and again in 2022), announcements regarding Black Unity crafted around corresponding watch face releases (watchOS versions) were made mere hours prior to their official launches.
This trend saw further evolution starting in early 2023 when accompanying matching wallpapers were introduced for iPhones alongside these updates—highlighted within release notes concerning both iOS version candidates over those past two years.
The Anticipation Builds
While there is no direct mention of any new wallpaper related to Black Unity within this year’s initial candidate release notes for iOS version 18; chances remain that such surprise features could be rolled out with its finalized announcement later on—with changes reflected through incremental adjustments evident via updated build numbers like today’s revision.
iOs and iPadOs updates are widely expected sometime next week; users won’t have long until they receive definitive confirmations about all these forthcoming enhancements!
