Apple took center stage to announce one of the biggest updates for the iPhone, which we have been waiting for months. The new update comes with a handful of AI upgrades spread throughout the operating system, and we can easily classify it as a worthy upgrade over iOS 17. The company has now released the first developer beta of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 which can be installed on all compatible iPhone and iPad models, housing all the AI goodness that the company has been working on for years.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 developer beta released with AI integrations, visual changes, and more
As mentioned, Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates are available as a beta for all supported devices and can be downloaded through the Settings app right now. Previously, you had to download the proper configuration profile for the beta updates but since last year, the company has made the process quite simple for developers as well as public beta testers. If you are not aware of the mechanism, the latest beta can be downloaded after you enroll in Apple's beta testing program.
Apple requires that your Apple ID should be linked to your developer account, which will basically let Apple know where to send the beta update. The new beta builds will automatically show up in the Settings app on your supported device, and they can be installed with ease. This eliminates the need to install a configuration profile to receive the update over the air. The process is simpler than it sounds.
iOS 18 is a major upgrade over iOS 17, as the company has not only introduced visual changes to the mix but added a plethora of AI integrations across the board. There are new Home Screen customization options available that let you place app icons anywhere on the Home Screen and the ability to change the color of the apps natively. The Control Center now comes with support for pages, allowing you to place more controls in a single place.
Siri has received one of the biggest updates since its debut with deeper AI integration, which is now able to control more aspects of iOS than before and accomplish more than just tell the time and read. For the download and installation process, we would advise you to check out our detailed guide on how to install iOS 18 beta on your iPhone. You have to take note that the initial beta of iOS 18 will be very buggy and full of issues, so make sure that you do not install it on your daily driver.
