Public Betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 Now Available

Apple enthusiasts, the wait is over! You can now download the public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18. These updates promise to bring a slew of new features and improvements to your Apple devices, although the much-anticipated Apple Intelligence AI and enhanced Siri features will only be available on certain devices later this year.

What’s New in iOS 18 Public Beta

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The iOS 18 public beta introduces several key updates, enhancing the functionality and customization of iPhone software:

• RCS Messaging Support: Finally bringing iPhones in line with Android for richer messaging.
• Homescreen Customization: Users can now place apps anywhere on the homescreen and apply tints to icons and widgets.
• Photos App Layout: A revamped layout for better organization and accessibility.
• Control Center: Redesigned and more customizable, offering users more control.
• Dark Mode Icons: Improved aesthetics for dark mode users.

iPadOS 18 Public Beta Updates

Similar to iOS 18, the iPadOS 18 public beta includes:

• Homescreen Customization and Photos App Layout: Like the iPhone, iPad users get more control over their homescreen and an updated Photos app.
• Native Calculator App: At long last, a built-in Calculator app for iPad users.

Future Apple Intelligence Features

While the current betas are packed with useful features, the Apple Intelligence AI and enhanced Siri capabilities are reserved for future updates in the fall. These features will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, as well as M1 and later Macs and iPads. There has been no announcement regarding Apple Intelligence for other platforms, including the Apple Watch.

watchOS 11 Public Beta

The watchOS 11 public beta introduces new health-focused features:

• Rest Days: Better tracking of your recovery periods.
• Vitals App: Provides glanceable details on your overnight health metrics.

macOS Sequoia Public Beta

The macOS Sequoia public beta includes:

• iPhone Mirroring: Allows users to mirror their iPhone screen on their Mac.
• Additional Features: Various enhancements to improve the Mac experience.

tvOS 18 Public Beta

The tvOS 18 beta brings:

• InSight Feature: Similar to Amazon’s X-Ray, this feature provides detailed information about Apple TV Plus content.

Important Note for Apple Watch Users

Before you dive into the watchOS 11 beta, remember that you cannot roll back to a stable version once you’ve installed the beta. You’ll need to wait until the stable release in the fall if you want to revert.

To try out the public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18, enroll in the Apple beta program. Detailed installation instructions are available on Apple’s website.

Pokdepinion: Because it’s a beta, do be extra careful. There’s bound to be some bugs or stability issues with these betas so if you’re curious and want to try it out yourself, be sure to have a backup stored or use it on a secondary device just in case.