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After over a month of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing iOS 18 public beta 1 to registered users of the Apple Beta Software Program. If you want to be one of the first to try Apple’s upcoming software updates before they’re released to everyone later this fall, I gathered the eight best features available with iOS 18 that you will love, besides the Apple Intelligence platform.
How to download iOS 18 public beta 1
First of all, you need to enroll your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) into the Apple Beta Software Program. Once you do that, follow the steps below:

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iOS 18 public beta 1 now available with 8 key features

Apple just released an updated build for its third iOS 18 beta to developers. This comes on the heels of widespread anticipation for the first public beta, which did not come to fruition today. But if this is any indication, we are getting very close to the public beta in the coming days.

The iOS 18 public beta should be released any day now

Ultimately the reaction to 18’s initial public beta may be more about what’s not there than what is. When Apple first announced its latest annual update to the mobile software platform back in June, most of the attention went to a suite of features—the top-billed ones if you look at the company’s iOS 18 Preview Page—collected under the aegis of Apple Intelligence. These marked the company’s much anticipated foray into artificial intelligence and promise everything from image generation to a reinvigorated Siri.

First Look: iOS 18 Public Beta

Want to install iOS 18 this summer but not ready to spring for the developer beta? Apple previously shared the iOS 18 public beta will arrive in July, but when exactly? Here’s when to expect the iOS 18 public beta release date. Update 7/12: This week we saw iOS...

When will Apple release the iOS 18 public beta? [U]

Apple released the first public beta for iOS 18 on July 15, a little more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Apple said the update would bring many new features to your iPhone, including updates to Messages and more ways to personalize your lock screen. But one big change -- and one that's overdue in my opinion -- is all the ways you can customize your home screen.

iOS 18 Public Beta: All the Ways You Can Customize Your Home Screen

If you were hoping the iOS 18 public beta would land today, it looks like you might have to wait a little bit longer. Instead of a public beta, Apple has released an updated build of the third iOS 18 beta for developers only. Today’s developer release isn’t a whole...

Apple Tweaks iOS 18 Developer Beta Ahead of Public Beta

Apple has finally released the first public beta of its upcoming iOS 18 in advance of the expected release in September. With the public beta comes a new round of features and enhancements that should prove useful and helpful to many iPhone owners. I've been testing the public beta on...

5 cool things to try in Apple's iOS 18 public beta

One of the top iOS 18 features is RCS adoption. While Apple has been implementing it beta over beta, it also requires carriers to support this feature.
Once this function is fully available, it means Android and iPhone users will be able to chat with fewer restrictions, as they will be able to share high-quality images, GIFs, videos, and even react to messages.
With iOS 18 beta 3 now available to developers, 9to5Mac discovered that Apple is enabling RCS support on the iPhone for more carriers. With that, overseas carriers are also part of this update.Severance season 2 won’t debut until January...

iOS 18 beta 3 expands RCS to more carriers – here’s the full list

Your Android phone holds many mysteries. If you take the time to explore the menus and settings, you'll uncover them and improve your experience. Also, every Android phone manufacturer adds their own custom features and offers a different skin, which keeps the user interface interesting. We've compiled the top five secret features for you so you don't get lost in your settings menu.

Five Hidden Android Features You Need To Know About

Apple has just released the fourth testing version of iOS 17.6. This update comes a day after Apple released iOS 18 public beta to users. That said, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes,...

iOS 17.6 beta 4 now available as official release nears

Update July 13, 2024: This source now says Apple has scrapped its planned iOS 17.5.2 update. Original story below. Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.5.2, which will come with the build number 21F101. There’s no word on what’s new in iOS 17.5.2, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features.

iOS 17.5.2 coming soon for iPhone users [Update: Canceled]

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WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

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You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

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iOS 18 adds important features to the iPhone. Besides revamping the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center, Apple is about to bring its Intelligence platform to iPhone 15 Pro users. However, one of the top changes available on iOS 18 could probably pass unnoticed by many users: The iPhone Contacts app makeover.
While it might look the same from the outside, Apple has added important security layers to your Contacts app with iOS 18. First and foremost, Cupertino has applied the same level of protection it did for users before they allowed third-party apps to access their iPhone’s gallery. Now,...

iOS 18 gives the iPhone Contacts app the redesign and security it always needed

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Samsung is rolling out its seven-year update guarantee to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 as well, and that's great.

How many software updates will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 receive?

If you don’t have an Apple Developer Account and have been eager to try out iOS 18 on your iPhone, rejoice! Apple has finally released the first public beta for iOS 18. The public betas are typically a bit more stable than the developer betas, which is a reason why some people hold off until the public beta.

Apple just released the iOS 18 public beta; here’s how to download it

The iOS 18 beta is officially here for public testers as well as developers. Like last year, it’s super simple to install the software thanks to a toggle in your iPhone’s settings. Follow along for how to install iOS 18 beta, as well as some tips and tricks.

Here’s how to install the iOS 18 beta [U: Public]

In addition to major new home screen customization options in iOS 18, Apple has also made it easier to rearrange your home screen. Most notably, you can now adjust widget sizes right from your iPhone’s home screen. The ability to adjust widget sizes directly from the home screen was...

iOS 18 lets you change widget sizes right from your home screen

Just over a month after its WWDC 24 conference, Apple has released the first public betas for its new operating systems. These include iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18. Apple previously released three developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia and will bring the final release versions this fall.

Apple rolls out iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia public betas

The iOS 18 Public Beta is available for you to download and install, but you'll have to wait a bit longer for the most important new features

You can upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18 today, but some key features are missing

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How To Install iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Dev/Public Beta

Apple released the latest iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Beta versions right after the WWDC 2024 Keynote. These early builds let you test upcoming features before...

How To Install iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Dev/Public Beta

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