Apple has released the first public beta versions of iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 for public beta testers, just days after making the updates available to developers. Those who are enrolled in Apple’s beta program can easily download the updates on compatible devices by navigating to the Settings app, then General, and selecting Software Update. Currently, there are no significant new features identified in these beta versions.
Although Apple had initially planned to introduce the Apple Intelligence feature in the iOS 18.6 beta for China, regulatory challenges may have delayed this rollout. As of now, the updates appear to primarily focus on minor enhancements and bug fixes. In addition to iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, Apple is also in the process of beta testing the upcoming iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
While these more advanced versions are only available to developers at this stage, a public beta is expected to be released in July. In other news, analyst Jeff Pu from GF Securities Hong Kong has reported that Apple is projected to unveil the Apple Watch Ultra 3 sometime this year. Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 are anticipated to be announced alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, based on previous product launch patterns.
Rumors regarding the iPhone 17 Pro models are also circulating, indicating changes such as a potential switch to an aluminum frame rather than the titanium frame used in its predecessors. Meanwhile, select U.S. states have allowed their residents to add driver’s licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app on their iPhones, although this feature’s rollout has been relatively slow since its announcement in 2021.
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