Should I Update to iOS 18.2 RC? Yes, Here’s Why

The Release Candidate (RC) version of iOS 18.2 is fresh out of the oven. It was released alongside macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS updates mere hours ago. If you're wondering whether you should update to iOS 18.2 RC, the answer is simple: yes. Check the reasons below.



Reasons To Update to iOS 18.2 RC if You're in iOS 18.2 Beta



If you're running the iOS 18.2 beta, you're already fond of pre-release software. And here is why you should get an even newer testing build ASAP.



1. More Refined Features







All the iOS 18.2 features you have been testing already got even better. In the past couple of weeks, Apple's developers have been hard at work finalizing the details for this build.



2. Corrected Bugs



Just for bug fixes, the iOS 18.2 RC release notes list almost a dozen entries. Issues have been solved in areas like accessibility, Apple Intelligence features, the Mail app, and so on.



3. Security Fixes



Also, like any update, this one brings security patches that should help to protect your device from known vulnerabilities. That alone should be enough for you to update to iOS 18.2 RC.



4. System Stability







Beta versions are known to be quite bumpy sometimes. Since, if the RC displays no meaningful issues, it's already the final build, you should expect way more stability.



Reasons To Update to iOS 18.2 RC if You're in iOS 18.1.1



If you're not in Apple's Beta Program, you should consider joining it, then update iOS 18.1.1 to iOS 18.2 RC. Here are a few reasons for that.



1. New Features







Eager to try new features, like Image Playground and Genmoji? By updating to a Release Candidate build, you'll have them sooner than most people, without the instability of beta versions.



2. It's Quite Stable



About stability, once more: Release Candidates, unless some serious bug is discovered, are literally the same as a final build. You're unlikely to face crashing apps, system freezes, or unexpected reboots.



3. iOS 18.1.1 Is Terribly Buggy



As my colleague Nick puts it, iOS 18.1.1 is a disaster. For starters, it didn't bring any new features — not even emoji updates! Then, there's this (non-exhaustive) list of bugs:




Apps stopped working



Slow internet connection



Black lines in the Photos app



CarPlay failing to read messages




If that isn't enough to convince you to update, I don't know what is.







Doing an iOS update is something many people postpone. It takes some time, may present issues, and leaves you unable to use your phone. However, considering the cost-benefit of updating to iOS 18.2 RC, my advice is that you should do it ASAP.