Apple has kicked off the Apple Beta Software Program so users can install the latest iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia on their devices from today.
Users will also be able to load the beta versions of tvOS 18 and watchOS as well.
These software updates were recently announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference last month and will be officially released in September.
But Apple’s Beta Software Program gives users the chance to get their hands on the new software today and report any bugs to improve the quality of the update by the time the final version is released.
But anyone thinking about taking part in the Apple Beta Software Program should back up their device before running the beta update.
One thing to note is that Apple Intelligence will not be a part of this public beta. Apple Intelligence will be released in beta form in the coming months after the final version of iOS 18 is released.
HOW TO INSTALL
On your iPhone and iPad go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Update
iPHONE
For devices running iOS 16.4 or later:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and choose the iOS beta you’d like to install.
Your iPhone must be signed in to the same Apple ID you used to enrol in the Apple Beta Software Program to access the beta software.
For devices running iOS 16.3 or earlier:
From your iPhone, go to beta.apple.com/profile to download the configuration profile. Your iPhone will notify you when the profile has been downloaded. Open Settings, tap the profile and follow the onscreen instructions to allow installation.
iPAD
Sign in with the same Apple ID you used to enrol in the Apple Beta Software Program to access the beta software.
For devices running iPadOS 16.3 or earlier:
From your iPad, download the configuration profile. Your iPad will notify you when the profile has been downloaded. Open Settings, tap the profile and follow the onscreen instructions to allow installation.
MAC
For Macs running macOS Ventura 13.4 or later:
Go to System Settings > General > Software Update and click the info button next to Beta Updates and choose the macOS beta you’d like to install.
Your Mac must be signed in to the same Apple ID you used to enrol in the Apple Beta Software Program to access the beta software.
For Macs running macOS Venture 13.3 or earlier:
You can install the macOS beta from Software Update, this can be found under General in System Settings.
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