Apple opens iOS 18 for public; beta update now available for these iPhones — check full list, top features

Apple has released the iOS 18 public beta, now available for download as scheduled. Announced at WWDC 2024 on June 10, the developer beta launched simultaneously. While developers and adventurous users have had early access to the latest iPhone software, it is now open to everyone with a compatible device.

iOS 18 is packed with features, offering extensive customisation options, including the ability to freely arrange apps and widgets on the Home Screen. This update also includes a major redesign of the Photos app, call recording capabilities, and new text effects in iMessage.