Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers

Apple today seeded the fifth betas of upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming nearly two weeks after the release of the fourth betas.

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Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the ‌‌iOS 18‌/‌iPadOS 18‌‌ Developer Beta setting. Note that an Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta. The ‌iOS 18‌ and ‌iPadOS 18‌ beta track is now separate from the iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta track, with the .1 betas adding support for Apple Intelligence on devices that are able to run the features.

‌iOS 18‌ introduces ‌Apple Intelligence‌, a set of AI features that are built deeply into the operating system. ‌Apple Intelligence‌ won't be coming until later in the beta testing process, but it includes features for refining and editing writing, generating images and emoji, and most notably, improving Siri and search. ‌Siri‌ is gaining a better understanding of natural language, improved contextual awareness, and the personal assistant will integrate with ChatGPT to answer more complex queries.

‌Apple Intelligence‌ features are limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models and iPads with an M-series chip, but there are a number of other features that are coming. Apple is allowing users to rearrange Home screen apps to have open spaces, plus there's a dark mode for app icons and tinting options.

The Control Center is customizable and third-party developers can add controls for their apps, with the Lock Screen Flashlight and Camera icons able to be replaced or removed. Messages is gaining Rich Communication Services support to improve conversations with Android users, the option to schedule texts to be sent later, new text effects, messages over satellite when there's no cellular, and the option to use any emoji for Tapback responses.

There's a dedicated Passwords app for logins, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes, and there's now an option to lock and hide apps, which means they can't be opened without secondary Face ID or Touch ID authentication even when your phone is unlocked.

Safari has a highlights feature that summarizes articles and surfaces key information on websites, the Photos app interface has been overhauled, and there's a new Tap to Cash feature for privately and securely transferring money using Apple Cash. Other features include equation solving and voice memo transcription in Notes, a game mode for improving game performance, and an option to respond to ‌Siri‌ on AirPods with head gestures.

Apple will release ‌iOS 18‌ and ‌iPadOS 18‌ to the public this fall.

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Top Rated Comments

Reeneman Avatar
12 months ago

Great, which absolutely no one will install since everyone moved to 18.1 already.
What a nonsense… everybody
iOS 18.1 beta is only available for 15 Pro devices.
Best example of only reading numbers but having no clue about the content itself.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Realityck Avatar
12 months ago
Released today to devs

* iOS 18 beta 5 (22A5326f) - August 5, 2024
* iPadOS 18 beta 5 (22A5326f) - August 5, 2024
* macOS 15 beta 5 (24A5309e) - August 5, 2024
* tvOS 18 beta 5 (22J5335d) - August 5, 2024
* visionOS 2 beta 5 (22N5297g) - August 5, 2024
* watchOS 11 beta 5 (22R5328e) - August 5, 2024
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
podycust Avatar
12 months ago

Great, which absolutely no one will install since everyone moved to 18.1 already.
Only small number could install 18.1 as only devices that support apple intelligence could install 18.1
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ypl Avatar
12 months ago

Most likely!
I hope they'll activate RCS in Europe this time (a least my mobile provider).
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Realityck Avatar
12 months ago

So this is dev 18 beta? Is this behind or ahead of 18.1? Are bug fixes going into both versions or are two different teams fixing things in two branches now? I have an iPad on the dev beta 18.1 with Apple Intelligence but my phone is on Public Beta 18. Will there be a Public beta of 18.1? This just seems messy this year.
They should be synced aside from AI changes unique to 18.1
The listings for 18.1 betas have disappeared on Apple site some I assume the 18.1 beta 2 will arrive today also, as the 18.0 beta 5 just seeded earlier.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Reeneman Avatar
12 months ago

So, we should expect public beta tomorrow (most probably identical to developer beta)?
Most likely!
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)