It didn’t take a full day for Apple to release the first public beta of its next operating system after it shipped the several revised firmware yesterday. So alongside the iOS 17, it also brings the first beta builds of iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma for public testers, which are based on the last and more stable beta versions for developers.
Apple announced major iterations of its different operating systems back at WWDC 2023 in June alongside the availability of Developer Beta. On iOS 17, it adds numerous features such as Contact Posters, NameDrop, StandBy mode, and Live Stickers, among others. In addition to new apps like Journal, there are updates to Visual Look Up and FaceTime for supported Apple iPhone models as well.
The same goes for iPadOS 17, which adds productivity tools and extended customizations to compatible iPad and iPad Pro models. Similarly, users can also test the watchOS 10 beta with updated app designs and Fitness+ on their Apple watches. Furthermore, macOS Sonoma received a handful of features dedicated for Macs and MacBooks too, including Presenter Overlay and interactive widgets.
If you’re a member of Apple’s Software Beta program, you can already install any of these updates over-the-air. However, not all features announced in June are coming with these beta builds. Hence, Apple is expected to introduce the next installments after the first beta of iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma for a wider number of testers.
Fixed Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16
Apple also released a Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16 users. The security patch with version number iOS 16.5.1 was rolled out a couple of days ago, but the iPhone-maker eventually pulled it after acknowledging the firmware breaks websites when browsing in Safari. It has seemed resolved the issue with this re-released RSR.
The definitive iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10 versions will be available in fall. This will coincide with the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 announcements, though there is no final date given yet.
Do you intend to install the public beta of these operating systems? Or are you waiting for the final and stable release? Tell us your plans in the comments.
