Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS, and more
Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, showcasing features like RCS messaging, customizable homescreens, and a native Calculator app. The betas offer a glimpse into upcoming enhancements.
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Apple has released public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, offering users a preview of upcoming features. The iOS 18 beta includes updates like RCS messaging support, customizable homescreen options, and a redesigned Photos app. Notably, Apple Intelligence features are reserved for future software updates. The iPadOS 18 beta introduces a native Calculator app. The watchOS 11 beta brings rest days and the Vitals app for health metrics. macOS Sequoia beta allows mirroring iPhone screens on Macs. Users can enroll in the Apple beta program to try out these betas, but should note that Apple Watch betas cannot be rolled back. The stable versions are expected in the fall. Apple is gradually enhancing its ecosystem with new functionalities across its devices.
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