Apple releases Release Candidate updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS, focusing on Intelligence features, communication, privacy, performance, and fewer bugs; pending public launch next week.

Apple has introduced Release Candidate (RC) updates for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1, expected to launch publicly next week. These updates focus on Apple Intelligence features, enhancing communication and privacy, along with performance improvements and fewer bugs. Developers can test these builds, but users are advised to avoid installing them on critical devices due to potential data loss risks.