Apple releases public betas of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more

You can download the public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 now. Apple’s updated operating systems will eventually include Apple Intelligence AI features and an improved Siri — if you have the right device. For now, the betas will bring less exciting but still useful features to a variety of Apple devices.

The iOS 18 public beta will bring with it key updates to the way the iPhone software works, including support for RCS messages and new customization options that will let users place apps anywhere on the Home screen (finally) or apply a tint to icons and widgets. It also includes a new Photos app layout, a redesigned, more customizable Control Center, and Dark Mode icons. Similar updates are in the iPadOS 18 public beta, which also brings a native Calculator app to iPad.

The new watchOS 11 public beta introduces features like Rest Days and Apple’s Vitals app, which lets you quickly see your nightly health metrics. And for Mac, the Sequoia public beta lets you see your iPhone on the screen, among other things.

One more thing to keep in mind: While you can revert to a stable, current version of the operating system for most of these devices, you can’t revert to an Apple Watch version. You’ll have to wait for a stable release in the fall, so keep that in mind before applying the beta to your Apple Watch. You can try out public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and more by signing up for the Apple Beta Program . Check Apple’s website for installation instructions for each device.