iOS 18.1 Beta 7 Released: What's New and How to Install It

New Features in iOS 18.1 Beta 7

Apple has released the seventh beta of iOS 18.1 to developers and public beta testers. The update includes several new features and improvements, including:

• Improved battery life: Apple says that iOS 18.1 Beta 7 includes improvements to battery life for all iPhone models.
• New widgets: There are two new widgets in iOS 18.1 Beta 7: a Lock Screen widget that shows the current weather conditions, and a Home Screen widget that shows the status of your HomeKit devices.
• Camera improvements: The Camera app in iOS 18.1 Beta 7 includes several improvements, including better low-light performance and faster autofocus.

How to Install iOS 18.1 Beta 7

If you're a developer or public beta tester, you can install iOS 18.1 Beta 7 over the air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. If you're not a developer or public beta tester, you can wait for the final version of iOS 18.1 to be released to the public.