Apple has introduced the iOS 18.1 public beta, allowing users to experience its highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features ahead of the official release. Although Apple touted the iPhone 16 series as being built for Apple Intelligence, the devices do not ship with this AI functionality out-of-the-box. Instead, Apple will roll out these features in a future software update. For those eager to try out Apple Intelligence but hesitant about installing the developer beta due to potential bugs, this public beta presents a more stable alternative.
The iOS 18.1 public beta brings Apple Intelligence capabilities to the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 15 Pro series. While the public beta is generally considered more stable than developer versions, it may still contain minor bugs and glitches. However, it offers users the chance to experience features like the revamped Siri, enhanced writing tools, on-device image generation, and more, before the full stable version is released in the coming weeks.
To install the iOS 18.1 public beta, users need to navigate to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and enable the iOS 18 public beta option. It is important to ensure that the Apple ID associated with the iPhone is signed up for the iOS beta program.
Beyond iPhones, Apple Intelligence is also available in public beta for eligible Macs and iPads powered by M-series chips. Users can try out the new features through the iPadOS 18.1 public beta and macOS 15.1 public beta.
The introduction of Apple Intelligence is poised to enhance the functionality of Apple devices, bringing more sophisticated AI-driven tools and capabilities.