Apple Rolls Out First iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Public Beta; Here’s How to Download
Jul. 16, 2024How to Install iOS 18 Public Beta
The iOS 18 public beta is available for download now. It’s 6.85GB in size. If you’re interested in trying out the new iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, or others, you first have to join theApple Beta Software Program. Also, make sure your iPhone is running at least iOS 16.4. We also recommend youback up your iPhonebefore downloading a beta update.
If you’ve got aniOS 18-supported device,here’s how to join the iOS 18 public beta on your iPhone:
Note:The beta versions might contain bugs that might cause your iPhone to glitch in day-to-day usage. It’s wise to install iOS 18 on a secondary device, and not the primary one.
The iOS 18 update brings a multitude of new features like a redesigned home screen that lets youplace app icons & widgets anywhereand there’s an option for custom color tinting and dark mode backgrounds. In addition to the Home Screen, iOS 18 lets you customize the Lock Screen too. So, you can finally remove the flashlight icon from your iPhone’s Lock Screen. There’s acustomizable Control Centerwith a new Controls Gallery that lets you add more controls. The latest iOS 18 also brings some new additions to the Messages app likeiMessage scheduling, tapbacks, RCS support, andtext effects.There are several other interesting features like a redesigned Photos app, a new Passwords app, and the ability to lock &hide apps on an iPhone.
The next-gen iOS 18 also introducesApple Intelligence, which brings an array of AI features and experiences. Just like developer betas, the public beta is also launched withoutbig Apple Intelligence features, but they are expected to arrive later in the fall. When launched, Apple Intelligence will offer a completely overhauled Siri, AI-powered writing tools, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and more. You must own an iPhone 15 Pro,iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any of the upcoming iPhone 16 models to access Apple Intelligence features. For iPads, you need an M-series model.
Besides these big features, there are somehidden iOS 18 featuresthat Apple didn’t mention on the stage.
