Apple releases iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia public betas

New betas now available for developers and public testers

Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, HomePod software 18, and watchOS 11. These betas come just over a month after Apple released the first developer betas of these operating systems at WWDC 2023.

The public betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 include all of the new features that were announced at WWDC, such as the new Lock Screen, Focus Filters, and Continuity Camera. The public beta of macOS Sequoia also includes all of the new features that were announced at WWDC, such as Stage Manager, Continuity Camera, and Passkeys. The public betas of tvOS 18, HomePod software 18, and watchOS 11 include minor changes and improvements.

To install the public betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you must first sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program. Once you have signed up, you can download the beta software from the Apple Beta Software Program website. To install the public beta of macOS Sequoia, you must first download the beta software from the Apple Beta Software Program website. Once you have downloaded the beta software, you can install it by following the instructions on the Apple Beta Software Program website.

Conclusion

The release of the public betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, HomePod software 18, and watchOS 11 gives us a glimpse of what to expect from Apple's next-generation operating systems. These betas are still in development, so there may be some bugs and glitches. However, they are a great way to get a sneak peek at the new features that Apple is working on.