Apple is advancing innovation by releasing the fifth beta versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, along with the second betas of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1. These updates follow the previous versions by a week, with iOS 17.7 also made available for users not yet ready to upgrade to iOS 18.
Apple Intelligence introduces fresh functionalities.
The new beta versions feature the debut of Apple Intelligence, the company’s new artificial intelligence platform, offering users a preview of its innovative functions ahead of the official October release.
This offers various opportunities for developers and users seeking updates and enhancements in their interactions with Apple products.
The new beta versions are identified by specific compilation numbers.
- iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 5 have the build number 22B5054e.
- The Sequoia 15.1 beta 5 version with the code 24B5055e.
- watchOS 11.1 beta 2: version 22R5554e
- TVOS 18.1 beta 2 is identified as 22J5552d.
- visions 2.1 beta 2: 22N5553d
The builds may contain both fresh features and bug repairs aimed at enhancing the operating systems’ performance, which is always a top priority for Apple during updates.
Release candidates versions
Apple has unveiled Release Candidates (RCs) of macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and macOS Venture 13.7.1, which are typically the final versions before the official release and contain crucial adjustments for user experience.