Whether you’ve been waiting to finally break your iPhone’s home screen grid and put apps or widgets wherever you like, or really want to dive head first into the new Photos app or send a message with a wavy effect over the text, you’re one step closer as Apple’s iOS 18 hits as a Public Beta today.
It lands alongside the iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and tvOS 18 Public Betas, all of which carry some risk as they’re not final software. I’ve been using iOS 18's Developer Beta and a few others since they dropped shortly after Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote, and I’m sharing the five experiences you’ll want to try if you opt for the Public Beta.
