The iOS 18.1 public beta comes a day after Apple released a new testing version of the developer’s beta. In addition to iOS 18.1, Apple is also making available the public beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to Mac and iPad users willing to try Apple intelligence before its release next month.

Connect your iPhone to a computer and open iTunes or Finder (on macOS). Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons, then hold the Side button until the screen goes black. Release the Side button, then press and hold the Volume Down button for 5-10 seconds while continuing to hold the Side button.

Redesigns, customizations, but no Apple Intelligence yet. Here's what to know about the latest software update for iPhone.

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Apple today is rolling out iOS 18 with support for RCS in a huge boost to the iPhone-Android messaging experience.

However, just because the iPhone can now support RCS messaging doesn’t mean you’ll get it right away. First, you have to enable RCS texting in the Settings app to take advantage of RCS features when chatting with people who use Android devices.

Apple released iOS 18 to the general public on Sept. 16, a week after the company announced its new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10 and more at its September event. The update brings many new features to your iPhone,

With iOS 18, the iPhone becomes more customizable than it has ever been. Apple is now letting people create their home screen layouts. You can rearrange, resize, and re-color icons and widgets to your liking.