We are going to tell you when the public beta of iOS 18 will be released or, rather, when it could be released if we base ourselves on what Apple has done in previous years, since it usually always follows the same deadlines. The company first launches the version for developers and then the one for the public, which is much more stable.
Apple has already announced that the public beta will be released in July, but without specifying the day. However, we can get an idea of more or less when it might be if we look at previous years. So in this article we’re going to go over, tell you what the public beta is, and more. Let’s see everything.
What is the iOS 18 Public Beta?
The developer beta is intended for developers to check that their applications are compatible with the new operating system, in addition to testing its features. The plus point of this version is that it is available on the day of Keynote and can be installed without being a developer, you just need to have a developer account.
On the other hand, we have the public beta, which comes out a few weeks later. This version is much more stable because it is intended for the general public. It’s always safer to try this beta than the developers, but you have to wait a little longer to be able to do so.
When Apple will release the iOS 18 public beta
Apple has been releasing the iOS public beta the week of July 15 for years, so we can expect it to do the same with iOS 18. In fact, this is what has happened in past years:
- iOS 17 Public Beta 1: July 12, 2023 (following the launch of the developer beta on June 5).
- iOS 16 Public Beta 1: July 11, 2022 (following the launch of the developer beta on June 6).
- iOS 15 Public Beta 1: June 30, 2021 (following the launch of the developer beta on June 7).
- iOS 14 Public Beta 1: July 9, 2020 (following the launch of the developer beta on June 22)
- iOS 13 Public Beta 1: June 24, 2019 (following the launch of the developer beta on June 3)
How to install the iOS 18 public beta on an iPhone
In order to enjoy the public betas, we must access the Apple Beta Software Program. Once on the website, select to register, sign in with our Apple ID and follow all the steps. As in the previous cases, in the Software Update section we will have to choose the public beta version.
Now you know that the iOS 18 public beta is likely to launch during the second week of July, what the public beta is, and how to install it once it’s released. Let’s also remember that the final version will be released in September. And the same will happen with the public betas of iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11.
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