Release of iOS 18

 Expected release of iOS 18 public beta by Apple            

It’s been almost a month since Apple started beta testing iOS 18 with developers. This upcoming operating system update will bring several new features, including big changes to the foundation of the iPhone OS with redesigns to the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Centre and so much more. With an official release coming in September, users are now questioning when Apple will release the iOS 18 public beta. Apple shared that the iOS 18 public beta will arrive in July, but when exactly? Here’s when to expect the iOS 18 public beta release date. If Apple’s trend holds, that puts the iOS 18 public beta release during the week of July 15. It’s based on the last two years Apple doing the release 5 weeks after the first developer beta. In previous years, Apple usually released a major iOS public beta update right after pushing out version three for developers. Following are the details:-

iOS 17 public beta 1: 12 July, 2023 (after June 5 developer beta release)

iOS 16 public beta 1: 11 July, 2022 (after June 6 developer beta release)

iOS 15 public beta 1: 30 June, 2021 (after June 7 developer beta release)

iOS 14 public beta 1: 09 July, 2020 (after June 22 developer beta release)

iOS 13 public beta 1: 24 June, 2019 (after June 3 developer beta release)

Other than the iOS 15 public beta, which was released in late June, Apple usually releases its first public beta around mid-July. With that in mind, it’s probably safe to say that the iOS 18 public beta is just around the corner. As per previous trends, Apple released the first iOS 18 beta for developers after the WWDC keynote. While it is free for anyone to install, it’s not intended to be installed on your main iPhone. But we’re not far away from a more stable beta release intended for the public. It generally arrives close to the third developer beta just over a month after WWDC.

If everything goes well, the public beta should be available the following week. The release date for the first iOS 18 public beta is expected to be between 15 July and 18 July. There’s always a chance Apple could shake things up and do a four or six-week interval between the developer and public beta. The former would make for a 8-10 July release and the latter would mean a 22-24 July launch.

Procedure to Download 

Fortunately, once the iOS 18 public beta is available, it’s going to be easy to download. First, you need to enrol your Apple ID in the Apple Beta Software program. After that, follow the steps below:-

On your iPhone, open the Settings app

Tap on General and Software Update

Tap on Beta Updates and enable iOS 18 Public Beta once it’s available

Compatible Devices

With iOS 17, Apple ditched the iPhone 8 and iPhone X models from its line up. With iOS 18, it is expected that Apple continues to offer support for the same iPhones:-

iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max

iPhone 11

iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max

iPhone SE (2nd gen)

iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13

iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone SE (3rd gen)

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max