Apple has introduced fresh Release Candidate (RC) betas of iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and various other operating systems to developers and public beta testers. This update indicates that the official rollout of iOS 18.6 is just around the corner.
### RC Suggests iOS 18.6 Launch is Just Around the Corner
Today, Apple concurrently launched new betas for developers and public beta testers. These betas do not belong to the forthcoming iOS 26 launch cycle but are specifically the RC versions for iOS 18.6 and its related updates. The new RCs comprise:
– iOS 18.6
– iPadOS 18.6
– macOS 15.6
– tvOS 18.6
– watchOS 11.6
– HomePod 18.6
– visionOS 2.6 (for developers exclusively)
Apple has been working on these updates in tandem with significant new operating system versions set to debut this fall. The Release Candidate versions arrive just a week after the third beta was made available, signaling an expedited release schedule. Traditionally, Apple has postponed public beta releases until a day after the developer versions, making this simultaneous issuance remarkable.
This quick advancement implies that a public unveiling for iOS 18.6 could happen as soon as later this week, with the most recent anticipated launch date falling around next Monday, July 28.
While anticipation is building, there is limited enthusiasm regarding iOS 18.6, as new features seem scarce. The most prominent changes pertain to European Union regulations impacting third-party app marketplaces and app downloads. Aside from these updates, no major new features have been discovered in iOS 18.6.
As the launch nears, Apple appears to be concentrating on stability and performance enhancements rather than rolling out new functionalities, especially with significant updates like iOS 26 on the horizon.
For those currently operating the iOS 18.6 beta, feedback and insights about new features are encouraged in the comments section.
