Apple Removes Notification Summaries in iOS 18.3 Beta

Apple has temporarily disabled notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in the iOS 18.3 beta due to inaccuracies that led to misinterpretations of news content, notably criticized by outlets like the BBC. The company plans to re-enable these summaries in a future update as it works on improvements. Users will now receive a warning indicating that the notification summary feature is a beta and may contain errors. Additionally, the summaries will now feature italicized text to differentiate them from standard notifications, and users can manage notifications directly from the Lock Screen. This move reflects Apple's response to concerns over the reliability of its Apple Intelligence feature, which was introduced in October 2024 but has faced backlash for its inability to handle nuanced language effectively. Apple is committed to refining the feature to restore user trust and improve accuracy in news summaries.