Apple has previously included iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 public betas, providing a safe way for non-developers to try out the upcoming operating system. iOS 18 offers a wide range of new features for compatible iPhone users including home screen customization options, a new Control Center, RCS support, a redesigned Photos app, iPhone mirroring on macOS, and more. Apple is likely to announce updated iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating systems with the iPhone 16 series in September.
How to Install iOS 18 Public Beta
iPhone users with compatible devices can go here Settings > General > Software Update > Beta UpdateAnd then select iOS 18 Public Beta and hit Download and Install To try out the iOS 18 beta. Users can also download iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 beta with an Apple ID on the Apple Beta Software Program page. Users can provide feedback directly to Apple using the Feedback Assistant app.
New operating systems are in public beta and may contain unknown bugs and glitches. It is recommended to avoid downloading it on your daily driver. Users are required to backup their data before starting the download process on their device and are recommended to keep the device connected to a power source until the beta is installed.
What’s new in iOS 18?
The public iOS 18 beta offers support for RCS messaging through the Messages app and offers home screen customization options that let users place icons and widgets wherever they want on the home screen. The Photos app gets a new layout in the latest version. iOS 18 brings support for dark mode variants for third-party controls and app icons in Control Center. The iPadOS 18 public beta also brings similar improvements. It adds a native calculator app to the iPad.
Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based intelligence features are not included in the iOS 18 public beta. These features are expected to be released in the coming months. They’re specific to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, as well as the latest Macs and iPads.
The public beta of watchOS 11 includes features like rest days, Live Activities, and Apple’s Vitals app. Sequoia Public Beta adds the ability to mirror iPhone to Mac screen and dedicated apps for passwords. tvOS 18 beta adds Amazon X-Ray-like Insights feature for Apple TV Plus content.
