iOS 18 will be the biggest update the iPhone has ever received, as Apple has planned a boatload of features for the device. The company has been working on a wide range of AI tools, which will potentially see daylight with the release of iOS 18 later this year. While some utilities will be available for all iPhone models, others will be exclusive to this year’s iPhone 16 lineup. If you are anxiously waiting for the update, iOS 18 will soon be available for download as a beta update for developers.
Apple will release the iOS 18 beta to developers soon after the WWDC 2024 event, alongside other updates
As mentioned, iOS 18 will be a major update due to Apple’s efforts in AI. The company has heavily invested in generative AI technology, and it is also seeking help from OpenAI, Google, and China’s Baidu to incorporate it in the next iPhone release. The company has been working for months on its forthcoming iOS 18 update, and it raises the question of when it will be available to developers.
Apple recently announced that it will be hosting its WWDC 2024 event on June 10, where it will see fit to announce iOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, and visionOS 2 to the general public. However, soon after the event, Apple will release the first beta of iOS 18 and the remaining update to developers for testing purposes. The latest beta will be available on all compatible iPhone models, and developers will have the option to install it right away for free. You can check out the unofficial list of iPhone models compatible with iOS 18.
Once the initial stage is complete, Apple will release the first public beta of iOS 18 to the general public. Public beta updates are typically released a few months after the announcement, which gives Apple time to make the updates more stable for general use. Developers and public beta testers can download and install iOS 18 on their respective devices and report to Apple for bugs and issues.
Apple will continue to release new beta builds until September, when it announces the new iPhone 16 lineup. iOS 18 will be released to the general public before the iPhone 16 hits the shelves. iOS 18 will also house numerous design changes, such as the ability to place app icons anywhere on the Home Screen with empty spaces between them. It was also reported that the company will take UI design cues from visionOS, which will offer transparent windows. However, it remains to be seen if the company will move forward with the rumored changes.
