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Updated Third Betas of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma Released

Jul 11, 2023 - Leave a Comment
New betas for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, and iPadOS 17

Apple has released updated beta versions of iOS 17 beta 3, iPadOS 17 beta 3, and macOS Sonoma beta 3, for users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. It is not entirely clear what is included in the updated beta 3 releases, however it’s possible the updated betas either … Read More

iOS 17 Beta 3 Download Available Now

Jul 5, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17 beta 3

Apple has released iOS 17 beta 3 for iPhone users who are active in the developer beta testing program for iPhone system software. Technically speaking, anyone can install iOS 17 beta on iPhone by enrolling in the free Apple developer program. Separately, Apple has also released beta updates to iPadOS 17 beta 3, MacOS Sonoma … Read More

MacOS Sonoma Beta 3 Download Now Available

Jul 5, 2023 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sonoma features

Apple has released MacOS Sonoma beta 3 to users enrolled in the developer beta testing program for Mac system software. While beta system software is buggier and more prone to crashes and misbehaviors than final versions, technically speaking anyone can install MacOS Sonoma beta on a Mac by enrolling in the free Apple developer beta … Read More

iPadOS 17 Beta 3 Download Available Now

Jul 5, 2023 - Leave a Comment
How to install iPadOS 17 developer beta on iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 17 beta 3 to download for all users participating in the developer beta testing programs for iPad system software. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 17 beta 3 for iPhone, MacOS Sonoma beta 3 for Mac, along with beta updates to tvOS 17 beta and watchOS 10 beta. Any user can … Read More

Beta 4 of MacOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6 Available for Testing

Jun 27, 2023 - Leave a Comment

Apple has issued the fourth beta version of MacOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, and iPadOS 16.6 to users who are testing betas of the current generation of system software. No significant features or changes are expected in iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5, as Apple is undoubtedly spending the majority of their beta … Read More

How to Install WatchOS 10 Beta on Apple Watch

Jun 23, 2023 - Leave a Comment
How to Install WatchOS 10 Beta

Want to get ahead of the curve and run watchOS 10 beta on your Apple Watch? WatchOS 10 features freshly redesigned apps, a new smart stacks feature, new watch faces, and other refinements to the Apple Watch operating system, and some advanced users may be interested in trying out the newest watchOS on their wrists. … Read More

iOS 17 Beta 2 Download Available Now

Jun 21, 2023 - 2 Comments
RC Build of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

Apple has released iOS 17 beta 2 and iPadOS 17 beta 2 to users actively participating in the beta testing programs for system software. Anyone can install iOS 17 beta or install iPadOS 17 beta right now by enrolling in the Apple Developer program, which is now free.

MacOS Sonoma Beta 2 Available to Download Now

Jun 21, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Installing MacOS Sonoma beta onto a Mac

The second beta version of MacOS Sonoma has been released to users enrolled in the developer beta testing program for Apple system software. MacOS Sonoma, versioned as macOS 14, includes a variety of new features for Mac, like new screen savers, a new Lock Screen, the reintroduction of widgets to the Mac, new Messages features, … Read More

How to Install tvOS 17 Beta on Apple TV

Jun 19, 2023 - 4 Comments
tvOS 17

Any interested Apple TV user can install the tvOS 17 beta onto their Apple TV right now. Thanks to a recent change in the Apple Developer program, which has opened up access to all developer betas to anyone who enrolls in the free dev program, tvOS 17 beta is available, along with iOS 17 beta, … Read More

Beta 3 of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, MacOS Ventura 13.5, Available for Testing

Jun 16, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Apple has released the third beta versions of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5 to users who are still running betas of the current generation of system software. No major features or changes are expected in these versions of system software, as the majority of Apple’s developmental effort is likely being placed on … Read More

How to Install macOS Sonoma Beta on Mac

Jun 12, 2023 - 5 Comments
Installing MacOS Sonoma beta onto a Mac

Any Mac user can install macOS Sonoma beta onto their Mac right now and without waiting for the public beta, thanks to a recent change in the Apple Developer program, which has opened up the developer betas to any user. While it’s important to remember that beta system software is typically buggy, unfinished, and less … Read More

How to Install iPadOS 17 Beta on iPad

Jun 9, 2023 - 2 Comments
How to install iPadOS 17 developer beta on iPad

Now that iPadOS 17 beta and iOS 17 beta can be installed right now by anyone without having to pay for the annual Apple Developer membership fee, there are undoubtedly many users who are interested in installing iPadOS 17 beta onto their iPad and running the new beta operating system. While we generally advise people … Read More

How to Install iOS 17 Beta on iPhone

Jun 8, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Install iOS 17 on iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user that is curious about installing the iOS 17 beta onto your iPhone, you might be happy to know that iOS 17 beta is available for everyone if they enroll their Apple ID in the now free developer program. Previously, users had to pay an annual membership, but Apple has now … Read More

Anyone Can Install iOS 17 Beta Right Now, But You Shouldn’t

Jun 6, 2023 - 3 Comments
RC Build of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

It is possible for any Apple device user to install iOS 17 beta and iPadOS 17 beta right now, without paying for an Apple developer account, but most people shouldn’t do this.

You Can Install MacOS Sonoma Beta Right Now, But Don’t

Jun 6, 2023 - 5 Comments
Installing MacOS Sonoma beta onto a Mac

MacOS Sonoma beta is available to download and install by any Mac user for free, thanks to a recent change in the Apple Developer program. However, it’s important to remember this is an early developer beta of MacOS 14 that is buggy and less stable, so most Mac users should not install it at this … Read More

Beta 1 of iOS 17 & iPadOS 17 Available to Download

Jun 6, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17 features

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The initial beta releases of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are available exclusively to users registered in the developer beta testing programs, while public beta versions will be made available in July.

Beta 1 of MacOS Sonoma Available to Download

Jun 6, 2023 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sonoma features

Apple has released the first beta version of MacOS Sonoma, or MacOS 14, to users participating in the developer beta testing program. While the first developer betas are available only to registered Apple developers, a public beta will be made available to anyone interested in July. MacOS Sonoma includes new features for the Mac, including … Read More

How to Opt Into Beta System Software on iPhone & iPad

Jun 1, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Opt into iOS or iPadOS beta updates

Modern versions of iOS and iPadOS have changed the way that beta system software is opted into on iPhone and iPad, abandoning the usage of profiles, and instead using a simples settings adjustment toggle on the device itself. Your Apple ID must be associated with a beta program to be able to toggle and use … Read More

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