Apple Releases Third Developer Betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1

Apple issues third developer betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1 | AppleInsider

Apple has moved on to the third release of its Apple Intelligence developer betas, with new builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 testable by developers. The primary difference between the 18.1 and 18 operating system versions is Apple Intelligence, the generative AI and machine learning push by Apple. However, not all of the features of the effort are available in this version for testing. What has surfaced so far includes a new Siri animation, Type to Siri, a better understanding of queries and contextual awareness, product knowledge, and a swathe of writing tools. AppleInsider and Apple strongly advise that users do not install test operating systems or other beta or RC software onto "mission-critical" or primary hardware, due to the small chance of issues that could result in the loss of data. Testers should therefore use secondary or non-essential devices and make sure they have sufficient backups of any critical data.

macOS Sequoia 15.1 developer beta 3 now rolling out - 9to5Mac

Today alongside iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 3, Apple has released the third developer beta for macOS Sequoia 15.1. This update can be downloaded and installed by devices compatible with Apple Intelligence -- meaning M1 Macs and newer. The beta contains all the features found in the iOS 18.0 beta, such as iPhone Mirroring. It also adds to those a preview of Apple Intelligence features. If you're interested in trying out Apple Intelligence before it launches publicly later this fall, today's new beta is the best way to do that. Beta 3 across macOS Sequoia 15.1, iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1 provide the newest version of Apple's AI efforts. Not all Apple Intelligence features are available in the current beta. Some won't be arriving until future updates to macOS, such as 15.2, 15.3, and so on. However, some of the features that are available today include: If any new changes or additional features are discovered in today's developer beta 3, we'll be sure to let you know. Although macOS 15.0 has not yet publicly launched, 15.1 started its beta cycle early as a way to test Apple Intelligence features. As a result, the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta may include more issues with stability and performance than the companion 15.0 beta. Since macOS 15.1 likely won't publicly launch until late October, Apple has a longer runway for implementing various changes and testing different features in 15.1. That makes this beta both more exciting than the newest 15.0 betas, and also likely more plagued by bugs. Fortunately, most of those bugs will be limited to the included Apple Intelligence features. Other areas of the system should be more stable. Have you installed macOS 15.1 beta 3? Let us know of any changes you find via the comments.