Experience Apple Intelligence in its early beta form right now with the release of the third developer beta for iOS 18.1. This beta includes the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence with new AI features that are live and ready for use. Please note that you can only access these features on an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, or the upcoming iPhone 16 series. If you do not have one of these devices, you can still download the latest iOS 18 developer beta.
Apple Intelligence allows you to create original emoji, proofread emails, summarize articles in Safari, prioritize notifications, analyze audio transcripts, and reduce interruptions on your iPhone and other compatible devices. Siri will also use AI to assist you, although not all features are currently live.
The iOS 18 update, set to release to the general public on September 16th, brings a redesigned home screen, a customizable control center, locked and hidden apps, scheduled text messages, a new password manager app, text messaging via satellite, and a significant overhaul to the Photos app.
Before downloading the iOS 18.1 developer beta, ensure you have a supported phone, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. It’s recommended to update to the latest general release before installing the beta, and be sure to back up your iPhone using an archived backup on your computer.
You can enroll in the Apple Developer program for free to access the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Once enrolled, you can download the beta over-the-air on your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Alternatively, you can use your computer to update to the beta by downloading the iOS beta software restore image and connecting your device.
While downloading the iOS 18.1 developer beta allows you to experience new features early, be aware that beta software may contain bugs that could impact the performance of your device. Consider using a backup iPhone if available, or wait for the more stable public beta release.