Apple Launches iOS 18.1 Beta 7 and iPadOS 18.1 Beta 7 for Developers

Apple has just released the seventh beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, following the sixth betas that were made available only a week earlier. The latest beta versions can be downloaded immediately by registered developers, both through over-the-air updates and as IPSW files from the Apple Developer Program portal.

During the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held in June, Apple introduced a slew of new features under the umbrella of Apple Intelligence as part of iOS 18.0. In a later announcement, the tech giant revealed that this innovative feature would debut later than expected, specifically with the iOS 18.1 update.

Current speculation suggests that the public release date for both iOS 18.1 and the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence is set for October 28. The fast-paced progression to beta 7 signifies Apple’s efforts to refine and enhance the software before its eventual full launch. If the current trajectory continues, industry insiders expect Apple to unveil the Release Candidate (RC) version of iOS 18.1 within the next week, paving the way for the final version to roll out to the public shortly thereafter.

For developers eager to test the new features of Apple Intelligence right now, iOS 18.1 beta 7 can be easily obtained. Users can navigate to the Settings app, select General, and then tap on Software Update to initiate the download. Alternatively, developers may also opt to download the IPSW file directly from developer.apple.com and update their devices via Finder or iTunes.

It’s important to note that to access these beta updates, developers must be registered with the Apple Developer Program.

In addition to the iOS update, Apple has also released beta 5 versions for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1, expanding its suite of beta offerings for developers to explore.

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