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iOS 18 Beta: What You Need to Know Before Its Public Release

At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the tech giant announced that iOS 18 is set to be released to the public this fall. Currently, the update is available to developers and beta testers, who are exploring new features such as RCS messaging and enhanced home screen customization. To help you navigate the latest updates, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet detailing the key features and offering guidance on upcoming changes.

Since iOS 18 is still in beta, users might encounter bugs or performance issues. It’s advisable to install the beta on a secondary device rather than your primary one to avoid potential disruptions. For instance, testing the beta on an older iPhone XR can help prevent any issues from affecting your main device, such as the iPhone 14 Pro.

Keep in mind that additional features may be introduced before the official release. While Apple has confirmed a fall release for iOS 18, a specific launch date has not yet been announced.