- Apple has seeded the iOS 18.1 Release Candidate to those enrolled in its public and developer beta programs.
- This version packs the first set of Apple Intelligence features, hearing tests with AirPods Pro 2, and more.
- The Release Candidate build is stable, and it’s most likely the same one all users will receive next week.
Apple has been testing its initial batch of AI features with beta users for many weeks. However, given the unstable nature of beta OS builds, many users avoid installing them on their personal devices. Fortunately for iPhone 16 and 15 Pro users, you can now try Apple Intelligence without flashing an iOS beta. All you have to do is install the iOS 18.1 Release Candidate (RC), which is supposed to be the stable version all users receive next week.
iOS 18.1 launches to the public next week, featuring Apple Intelligence, hearing tests with AirPods Pro 2, call recording and transcribing support, bug fixes, and more. To try these features now, join Apple’s public or developer beta program, then toggle the Beta Updates option in Software Update settings on your iPhone. The iOS 18.1 RC should then appear as an available update. Download and install it, then join the Apple Intelligence waitlist to try its tools immediately.