Apple Announces iOS 18 Public Beta Release

Major Updates to Home Screen, Messages, and More

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA— Apple today previewed iOS 18, a major release that features more customization options than ever before and the biggest redesign of the Messages app to date.

The update includes new home screen features such as the ability to add widgets to the lock screen, create custom app icons, and change the font and color of the system font. The Messages app has been redesigned with a new interface and features, including the ability to edit and unsend messages, schedule messages, and collaborate on projects with friends and family.

iOS 18 also includes a number of other new features and improvements, such as a new Weather app, a redesigned Maps app, and an updated Health app. The update is currently available to developers as a beta release, and a public beta is expected to be released in July. The final version of iOS 18 is expected to be released in September.