Public Beta 2 of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia Available

Users who are engaged in the public beta testing programs for upcoming Apple system software will find updates available for their devices, including iOS 18 public beta 2, iPadOS 18 public beta 2, macOS Sequoia public beta 2, tvOS 18 public beta 2, and watchOS 11 public beta 2.

The second public betas match the build numbers of the fourth developer betas for each of these operating systems. Users can switch between the public beta to developer beta if they’d like to, but other than getting the new beta updates a little earlier there isn’t much reason to do so.

iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 include some intriguing new features like dark mode icons and widgets, color toning options for icons, a dedicated Passwords app, iPad gains a Calculator app finally, support for iPhone Mirroring (with a Mac running Sequoia), Game Mode for iPhone, redesigned Photos app, and there are a range of AI Apple Intelligence features coming later as well.

MacOS Sequoia includes support for iPhone Mirroring (with an iPhone running iOS 18) that allows for using iPhone on a Mac, Passwords app, AI Apple Intelligence features, a new series of wallpapers and screen savers, and changes to Photos app and Notes.

How to Install macOS Sequoia Public Beta 2

If you have already installed MacOS Sequoia public beta then updating to the latest version is super easy:

1. Go to  Apple menu and choose “System Settings”
2. Go to “General” and then “Software Update”
3. Choose to update to macOS Sequoia Public Beta 2

How to Install iOS 18 & iPadOS 18 Public Beta 2

Assuming you have already installed iOS 18 public beta or iPadOS 18 public beta, updating to beta 2 is just like any other software update:

1. Open the Settings app and then go to “General”
2. Go to “Software Update”
3. Choose to update to iOS 18 public beta 2 or iPadOS 18 public beta 2

Those running watchOS 18 public beta or tvOS 18 public beta can also update through those respective software update mechanisms.

The final versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, and MacOS Seqouia, will be released this fall.