Two days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has started iOS 18.5 Beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a broad release in May (or possibly the end of April).
The last couple of iOS versions had their X.5 releases in May, with only minor features and changes, and we expect the same this year, especially now that the expected new Siri has been delayed.
Updated April 14: Apple has released the second beta of iOS 18.5 and iPados 18.5, but we still don’t see any major new features.
iOS 18.5: New features
With the big Siri improvements pushed out of the iOS 18 update cycle, and iOS 19 Beta, starting at WWDC in June, we don’t expect much in the way of bigger new features-just a few touch-ups, bug fixes and security improvements.
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iOS 18.5: How to install the public beta
If you want to be among the first to test iOS 18.5, you can sign up for the public beta test. The process of installing a beta has changed in iOS 16.4. This is how the new process works now:
- Click on Sign up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.
- Sign in to the Beta Software program.
- Click Sign up for your iOS device.
- Open Settings App, press Generalso Software update.
- In the Beta updates section, select iOS Public Beta.
It may take a few moments after signing up for the beta setting to appear in software update.
iOS 18.5: How to install the developer’s beta
You must be registered as Apple developer. As of iOS 18.5 you do not have to be in $ 99 per day. Year developer program to access the developer Beta. A free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do this through the Apple Developer app:
- Download the Apple Developer app from the App Store.
- Open the app.
- Press the account.
- Log in using your usual Apple ID.
Registered developers can choose to have the public beta instead of choosing iOS public beta On screen Software Update. It may take some time after registering as a developer for the possibility of appearing in software updates.
Find out everything you need to know about iOS 18 in our iOS 18 super guide.