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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

Beta 2 of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, MacOS Ventura 13.5, Available for Testing

May 31, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

The second beta versions of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5 are now available to users who are actively participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Typically dev betas roll out first and are soon followed by the same build as a public beta. No major features or changes are … Read More

First Betas of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, MacOS Ventura 13.5, Available for Testing

May 20, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5. Users who are actively enrolled in the beta programs can find the beta updates available to download now. iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5 are likely to be among the final major releases of this particular generation … Read More

Second Release Candidate of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, MacOS Ventura 13.4 Available for Download

May 15, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Update: A third release candidate of MacOS Ventura 13.4 has been made available for Mac beta testers. A second Release Candidate build of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and MacOS Ventura 13.4 has been released by Apple to users participating in the public beta and developer beta programs for Apple system software. Apple had previously stated … Read More

RC of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, MacOS Ventura 13.4 Available for Testing

May 9, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Apple has issued the release candidate builds of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and MacOS Ventura 13.4. The RC builds are available to download now for developer beta and public beta users. The final versions of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and MacOS Ventura 13.4 will be released to the general public next week, according to Apple. … Read More

Beta 4 of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, MacOS Ventura 13.4, Available for Testing

May 2, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

The fourth beta versions of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and MacOS Ventura 13.4 are now available to users participating in the beta system software programs. No significant features or changes are expected in MacOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5, or iPadOS 16.5, and instead it’s likely the updates will focus on security enhancements, bug fixes, and … Read More

Third Betas of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, MacOS Ventura 13.4, Available for Testing

Apr 25, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Apple has released new beta versions of system software to users enrolled in the beta testing programs. iOS 16.5 beta 3, iPadOS 16.5 beta 3, and MacOS Ventura 13.4 beta 3 are available now to users who are beta test participants. No major features are expected in iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, or MacOS Ventura 13.4, … Read More

Beta 2 of iOS 16.5, MacOS Ventura 13.4, iPadOS 16.5, Available for Testing

Apr 11, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

The second beta versions of iOS 16.5 for iPhone, iPadOS 16.5 for iPad, and macOS Ventura 13.4 for Mac are available to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Presumably iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, or MacOS Ventura 13.4 will focus on bug fixes and security enhancements, as no major new features … Read More

Beta 1 of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, & MacOS Ventura 13.4 Available for Testing

Mar 28, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Apple has issued the first beta versions of iOS 16.5 for iPhone, iPadOS 16.5 for iPad, and macOS Ventura 13.4 for Mac. The betas arrive just a day after MacOS Ventura 13.3 update, iOS 16.4 update, and iPadOS 16.4 update arrived for the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, respectively. It’s not clear what the focus of … Read More

RC of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, MacOS Ventura 13.3, Available for Beta Testers

Mar 21, 2023 - 1 Comment
new beta versions of system software

The Release Candidate (RC) builds of iOS 16.4, MacOS Ventura 13.3, and iPadOS 16.4 have been released to users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Release Candidate builds are typically the finalized version of a beta cycle before the software is released to the general public, suggesting that the final versions … Read More

Beta 4 of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, MacOS Ventura 13.3, Available for Testing

Mar 15, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Apple has issued the fourth beta versions of macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, and iPadOS 16.4 for all users involved in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3 feature new Emoji icons, including a ginger root, donkey, hair pick, maracas, goose, moose, jellyfish, both sides to … Read More

Beta 3 of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, MacOS Ventura 13.3, Available for Testing

Mar 7, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

The third beta versions of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and MacOS Ventura 13.3 have been released to individuals enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. While no new significant features are expected, some users will rejoice in knowing that iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3 will include new Emoji icons, … Read More

Beta 2 of iOS 16.4, MacOS Ventura 13.3, iPadOS 16.4, Released for Testing

Mar 1, 2023 - Leave a Comment
new beta versions of system software

Apple has released the second beta versions of iOS 16.4, MacOS Ventura 13.3, and iPadOS 16.4 to those participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. No major features or changes are expected. The beta versions of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3 include new Emoji icons including jellyfish, moosehead, hair … Read More

First Betas of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, & MacOS Ventura 13.3 Released for Testing

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

Apple has released the first beta versions of MacOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, and iPadOS 16.4. The beta builds are available now for developers and are typically soon released for public beta testers as well. iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3 betas all include new Emoji icons like a donkey, hair pick, jellyfish, … Read More

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