Apple has announced the availability of public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11. While these updated operating systems will eventually incorporate Apple Intelligence AI features and a better Siri, the current betas offer a range of useful enhancements for Apple device users.

The public beta of iOS 18 introduces significant updates to the iPhone software, including support for RCS messaging and enhanced customization options. Users will now have the freedom to place apps anywhere on their homescreens, apply tints to icons and widgets, and enjoy a revamped layout for the Photos app. Additionally, a redesigned Control Center with increased customization capabilities and dark mode icons are also included.

Similarly, the iPadOS 18 public beta shares similar updates, along with the introduction of a native Calculator app exclusively for iPad users. However, the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features are not yet available in iOS 18 and will be introduced in future software betas during the fall. These features will be limited to iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, M1, and newer Macs, as well as iPads. Apple has not announced any plans to bring Apple Intelligence to other platforms, including the Apple Watch.

The watchOS 11 public beta unveils new features such as rest days and Apple's Vitals app, providing users with convenient insights into their overnight health metrics. On the other hand, the Sequoia public beta for macOS allows users to mirror their iPhone screens on their Macs, among other notable features.

One important thing to keep in mind is that while most devices can be rolled back to a stable version of the operating system, this is not possible for the Apple Watch. Users should consider this before applying the beta to their Apple Watch, as they will have to wait until the stable version is released in the fall.

To try out the public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and other Apple operating systems, users can enroll in the Apple beta program. The installation instructions for each device can be found on Apple's official website.

Apple's public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 offer an exciting glimpse into the future of Apple devices, with enhanced features and improvements that will undoubtedly enhance the user experience. Stay tuned for further updates as Apple continues to refine and finalize these operating systems for their official releases in the coming months.