Apple just released the public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26 and AirPods firmware.
Apple has released the public betas of iOS 26 and its other “26” operating systems
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Apple will let anyone test AirPods beta firmware for the first time, the original HomePod joining the public beta program
The general public can start testing the AirPods beta firmware for the first time through the Apple Beta Software Program starting in July.
Video: iOS 16 beta is getting very stable
The iOS 16 beta is getting very stable in the most recent version, and that includes both developer and public betas of prerelease iPhone software.
Apple seeds first iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 betas to public beta testers
Apple introduced iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 back in June, during the keynote for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Right after that event wrapped up, the company seeded the first developer betas for the upcoming software updates. Which means public beta testers have had to wait until July to get their chance with the prerelease software. The good news is, the wait is over.
iOS 16 first public beta may not arrive until sometime in July alongside dev beta 3
We know that Apple is going to announce the next major version of its mobile operating system, iOS, on day one of this year's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 6, 2022. Before that, though, the rumor mill isn't quite done giving us some hints of the things that might take place in the near future. Like when the first public beta seed of iOS 16 may arrive.
macOS Monterey 12.2 causing Bluetooth battery drain for some users
Some folks who installed the latest macOS Monterey 12.2 update are reporting an unusual Bluetooth issue that drains a Mac notebook's battery overnight while in sleep mode.
Apple seeds first public betas of iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and macOS 12.3 to public testers
Apple typically kicks things off for an upcoming software update with a developer beta. Soon after that, a public beta arrives to broaden the testing phase. And sure enough, that's what we have today.
Apple seeds first iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 public betas to public beta testers
Last week, Apple seeded the first betas of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, and tvOS 15.4 to developers. So of course the company needs to move forward with the public beta testing, too. And today Apple is doing just that.
Apple seeds second public iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey betas to public testers
Back in June, Apple unveiled the next major versions for all of its most popular platforms. Since then, Apple has been working on the public launch as it normally does: by seeding betas. And today, the newest prerelease software is now available for public beta testers trying out iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey.
Apple seeds fifth betas of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, macOS 11.5 Big Sur, watchOS 7.6, and tvOS 14.7 to developers
Apple has its sights set on the next major update to all of its popular platforms. Until that happens, though, the company has another minor update in the works. Namely, iOS 14.7.
Apple seeds first public beta of macOS 12 Monterey
Earlier this week, Apple seeded the first public betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 to the public beta testers out there in the wild. Unfortunately, macOS 12 Monterey did not make the initial cut. But now Apple's here to fix that issue.
Apple releases first iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8 public betas
Apple is already a couple of developer betas in for the next big updates to its major platforms, but the time has finally arrived for the first public betas to make their way out into the wild. Which means folks who want to jump on board the bandwagon super early, while the software is still potentially rough, you can do just that.