Apple Seeds iOS 18.6 RC1 to Developers Ahead of Public Release
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Apple has just released the first Release Candidate (RC1) of iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 to developers, signaling that the official public release may be just around the corner. The build number is 22G84, and while it appears as "beta 4" in the Settings app, Apple’s official release feed confirms it is indeed the RC version.
What’s New?
So far, no major new features have been spotted in the iOS 18.6 beta cycle, including this RC build. Like previous betas, it seems to focus primarily on:
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Bug fixes
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Performance improvements
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Under-the-hood enhancements
However, the release candidate status suggests Apple considers this build stable and feature-complete—unless any critical bugs are found last minute.
How to Get It
If you're a registered developer or beta tester, you can:
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Visit Apple Beta Software Program or Apple Developer Program.
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Install the update by going to Settings > General > Software Update on your device.
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Be sure to back up your iPhone or iPad before installing.
Stay tuned—once the community dives deeper into the RC build, we'll update you if any hidden features or changes are discovered.
