Apple has announced that the official release of iOS 18 will coincide with the launch of the iPhone 16 series in September. However, for those eager to explore the new features ahead of time, the first developer beta of iOS 18 is now available. The public beta is set to roll out next month. The new iOS 18 introduces a plethora of new features, with a significant focus on artificial intelligence (AI) integration, particularly showcased through Apple Intelligence.
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Apple iOS 18: How To Download
Keep in mind that Developers Beta is a very early version of the final iOS 18. It is still a work in progress and you might experience bugs, glitches, and even crashes (especially if you are using an older iPhone model). So, it is highly advised that you should only download the Developers Beta if you are confident enough, and have a spare phone for daily usage.
Follow these steps to download iOS 18 Beta:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to the General section
- Select Software Update
- Tap on Beta Updates
- Choose the iOS 18 Developer Beta option
- Go back and select Download and Install under the new iOS 18 Developer Beta option
- Enter your passcode and accept the terms and conditions
Apple iOS 18: Compatible iPhone Models
Apple has released a list of devices that will support iOS 18. Users with any of the following iPhone models can install the new beta:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- Phone 15 Pro
- Phone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
As Apple continues to enhance its software, iPhone users can look forward to a range of new features and improvements with the upcoming iOS 18 update. For those interested in experiencing these updates early, the developer beta provides a preview of what’s to come.