iOS 18.6

iOS 18.6 Beta 3 is here but the changes are only for EU users

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Apple has released the third beta of iOS 18.6. With all the new features and attention to iOS 26, this release is probably simply a bug fix and compatibility update. But even though there are no visible changes to iOS 18.6, it may be necessary to support new hardware Apple in the fall, such as AirPods Pro 3 or the upcoming HOM hub device.

As such, 9TO5MAC noticed the following string in the code:

/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ProgressUI.framework/apple-logo-1088@2x~home.png

The image of this string has “~ home.png” in it, a structure not used in other images, and can be referred to the rumored upcoming Home Hub or “Homepad” device. This does not mean that such a device comes soon, only that it is in active development within Apple.

The EU App Store changes

Apple is rolling the new App Store guidelines and a new user experience for them in the EU in an attempt to comply with the EU’s digital market law. Critics say Apple’s new terms are intentionally confusing, do not comply with the EU law and punish developers even more than before if they choose to avoid the App Store and distribute their apps themselves.

iOS 18.6 includes a new user experience when customers try to install an alternative app market or install apps directly from the Internet. This only applies to customers in the EU.

iOS 18.6: How to install the public beta

If you want to be among the first to test iOS 18.6, you can sign up for the public beta test.

  1. Click on Sign up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.
  2. Sign in to the Beta Software program.
  3. Click Sign up for your iOS device.
  4. Open Settings App, press Generalso Software update.
  5. In the Beta updates section, select iOS Public Beta.

It may take a few moments after signing up for the beta setting to appear in software update.

iOS 18.6: How to install the developer’s beta

You must be registered as Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do this through the Apple Developer app:

  1. Download the Apple Developer app from the App Store.
  2. Open the app.
  3. Press the account.
  4. Log in using your usual Apple ID.

Registered developers can choose to have the public beta instead of choosing iOS public beta On screen Software Update. It may take some time after registering as a developer for the possibility of appearing in software updates.

We expect iOS 18.6 to arrive in July. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 18 in our iOS 18 super guide.

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