Apple announced the new iOS 18 at WWDC on June 10, 2024. Along with the announcement, the tech giant also launched the first developer beta version of the mobile operating system. If you haven’t checked it out already, read this article to learn how you can install it on your iPhone. Now that the first developer beta has been out for almost two weeks, Apple is gearing up to release iOS 18 Developer Beta 2.
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iOS 18 Developer Beta 2: Release date, features, and more
Apple says the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 will be released on Monday, June 24. This is on track with the previous release trends.
| Software version | Beta 1 Release Date (WWDC) | Beta 2 Release Date |
| iOS 15 | June 6, 2021 | June 24, 2021 |
| iOS 16 | June 6, 2022 | June 22, 2021 |
| iOS 17 | June 5, 2023 | June 21, 2023 |
| iOS 18 | June 10, 2023 | June 24, 2024 |
With the launch of iOS 18 Developer Beta 2, Apple will also launch its first Public Beta version. Users don’t need to sign up for the Apple Developer Program to access the public beta. There won’t be any difference between the first public beta and the developer beta, but the former will be more stable than its developer counterpart. To install iOS 18 Public Beta on your iPhone, you will need an Apple Beta account.
Apple has not confirmed the launch date for the iOS 18 Public Beta. However, going by past trends, it is expected to arrive by July 8, 2024.
| Software Version | Public Beta 1 Release Date |
| iOS 15 | June 30, 2021 |
| iOS 16 | July 11, 2022 |
| iOS 17 | July 12, 2023 |
If you’re interested in new features, the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 is the one to watch out for. The second iteration of the developer beta will introduce two new features to the operating system: iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing.
iPhone Mirroring allows users to mirror their iPhone’s screen on their Mac and seamlessly transfer files simply by dragging and dropping them between the two interfaces. This is quite similar to Phone Link/Link to Windows for Android users. With SharePlay’s screen-sharing capabilities, you can draw on someone’s screen to guide them through a particular task. You can also take control of their screen and carry out the action yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 be released?
Apple has confirmed that the second developer beta version for iOS 18 will be released on June 24, 2024.
When will the first public beta version of iOS 18 be released?
While Apple has not confirmed the release date for the first iOS 18 Public Beta, it is expected to arrive by July 8, 2024.
When will the full version of iOS 18 be released?
iOS 18 will be officially launched alongside the iPhone 16 Series at Apple’s annual fall event in September.
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Conclusion
It has also been revealed that Apple will reserve its AI suite of features for the Pro iPhone 16 models. This means that iOS 18 for iPhone 15 and below (as well as the non-Pro iPhone 16 models) will not be equipped with Apple Intelligence. Let us know your favourite iOS 18 features in the comments!
