tech : iOS 18 beta release date leaked: Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is expected to release the public beta of iOS 18 this month. The beta update will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program at beta.apple.com. Although the company has already released the developer beta of iOS 18, these are not available to the wider user base who want to install the version on their devices. But the question is, when will the company release the public beta of iOS 18? Here are the possible answers as mentioned in the reports. iOS 18 public beta release date (expectations) The company usually unveils the iOS 18 beta update after the third developer beta update at the event. According to 9To5Mac, the company may release the iOS 18 public beta in the third week of July (week of July 15). The calculated estimate is based on the previous release timeline of iOS. For reference, the first public betas of iOS 17 and iOS 16 were released on July 12, 2023 and July 11, 2022.
Secondly, CNET estimates that the public beta of iOS 18 could arrive as early as July 8, 2024. If Apple assumes a four-week gap between developer builds and public betas, the release date could be between July 8 and July 10. If the company plans a six-week time frame, the date could be after July 20.
Apple may also unveil public beta versions of macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, WatchOS 11, tvOS 18, and VisionOS 2. Meanwhile, readers should note that Apple has not confirmed these release dates. Hence, one should read these carefully.
Apple iOS 18 Eligible Devices
iOS 18 will support iPhone Xs and later devices. However, Apple Intelligence will only work on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here is a list of devices that will support the upcoming OS 18 update when it is released stable this fall.
