Apple releases public betas for iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5

April 22, 2025, 2:20 pm

Apple has quietly streamed the latest public beta updates for iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5, promising bug fixes and modest tweaks ahead of the full release. While testers may not find groundbreaking features, the company insists these refinements are key to a smoother, more secure user experience.

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cnet.com / iOS 18.5 Public Beta 2 Just Dropped. Don't Get Too Excited

Don't expect many new features from Apple as it prepares for WWDC in June.

macrumors.com / Apple Releases New iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5 Public Betas

Apple today seeded the second public betas of upcoming iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.5 updates, allowing the public to test the updates ahead of when they see an official launch. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the third betas to developers. Public beta testers...

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