Apple announced many new features in iOS 18. If you want to test the software before the public release, install the public beta of the software on your iPhone.
Apple announced iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on June 10. The new software is one of the biggest iOS updates we’ve seen, bringing a host of new features and changes. It introduces new AI features, Home screen customizations, app updates, and more.
The full release of the update is expected shortly after the iPhone 16 launches on September 9, but you don’t have to wait. Apple has already released the public beta of iOS 18. The most recent version is iOS 18 beta 8, which is available to both public testers and developers. Below are the steps to install it on your iPhone.
How to Install iOS 18 Beta on iPhone
Apple has made it easier to install iOS betas. But before you start, be aware that the beta isn’t the most stable version of the software, and you might run into some issues.
- To join the public beta, go to Apple Beta Program Website on your device’s Safari browser. Sign in using the primary Apple ID associated with your device.
- Once finished, return to Settings and press General.
- Select Software Update. You should now see a new Beta Updates option under Automatic updates. Select Beta Updates.
- Select iOS 18 Public Beta below Beta Updates.
- Return to previous screen Settings SO General.
- Faucet Software Update. You should see your iOS 18 Beta update there. Select Download and install and follow the instructions from there.
Which devices support iOS 18?
Wondering if your iPhone supports the new update? According to the company, you can download iOS 18 on the following models:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 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 (second generation or later)
iOS 18 Features
As we mentioned, iOS 18 is a significant software update. There are a lot of changes made to the software. The major updates include an AI-powered Siri, which can do a lot more than it currently does. It can help you summarize notifications and news articles, and translate text in real-time.
The new Siri is part of Apple’s Intelligence features, which are still being tested and may not be announced with the initial release of iOS 18.
The update brings new home screen customization options, like creating themes for app icons and placing them wherever you want. Dark mode can now also automatically tint your icons.
On the Lock screen, you can replace the flashlight and camera icons with new controls. The Control Center has also been redesigned, with more customizations and different groups of widgets to play with.
