After the end of Apple's jam packed media event, Apple released the final GM builds of iOS 11, tvOS 11, and watchOS 4.
Apple releases GM builds of iOS 11, tvOS 11, and watchOS 4
tvOS 11
Everything we expect from Apple’s September product blitz
With just a few days left until Apple's big reveal on Tuesday, speculation as to what the company may or may not announce has pretty much approached fever pitch. Without further ado, this is what we expect at Apple's landmark September 12 Steve Jobs Theater event.
Tenth beta of tvOS 11 now available for developer testing
Apple on Tuesday seeded a tenth beta of the upcoming tvOS 11 software update to its registered developers and members of the Apple Developer Program. Its matching public beta should release shortly to members of the Apple Beta Software Program.
Apple seeds beta 9 of iOS 11 and tvOS 11 to developers
Apple on Thursday seeded iOS 11 beta 9 to developers. The release comes just days after beta 8 of the software was rolled out, suggesting that either a significant bug or security issue was discovered, or that Apple is charging hard down the final stretch of beta testing in an effort to finish the update on time for public release next month.
iOS 11 beta 9If you're a registered developer with a device already running a previous iOS 11 beta, you can upgrade to the latest build (15A5370a) over the air using the Software Update mechanism in the Settings app.
Given the short lead time between beta 8 and beta 9, we don't expect many (if any) user-facing changes. But here are the new things we spotted in beta 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b--2ov6pcIk
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tvOS 11 beta 9Developers with the appropriate configuration profile on their Apple TV (4th gen) can install today’s beta (build number 15J5378a) by visiting Settings > System > Software Update.
Otherwise, it requires you to hook up your Apple TV to your Mac via a USB-C cable and a quick trip to the Dev Center. tvOS 11 has shown to be a modest update, with just a handful of user-facing improvements.
As always, if you see something notable in the new betas you think we’ve missed, feel free to tell us about it in the comments below, or on Twitter @iDownloadBlog.
Apple releases beta 8 of iOS 11, watchOS 4, macOS 10.13, and tvOS 11
Apple on Monday released the eighth beta of iOS 11, watchOS 4, macOS 10.13, and tvOS 11 to registered developers. The new betas come just a week after beta 7 and two weeks ahead of the anticipated iPhone 8 event, so it's likely Apple is gearing up for a public release of the updates.
iOS 11 beta 8If you're a registered developer with a device already running a previous iOS 11 beta, you can upgrade to the latest build (15A5368a) over the air using the Software Update mechanism in the Settings app.
We’re installing iOS 11 beta 8 on our devices to hunt for new features, but in the meantime check out our video regarding beta 7 changes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXeaoEi5J3I
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macOS 10.13 beta 8Similarly, macOS High Sierra 10.13 beta 8 (build number 17A358a) can be downloaded over the air through the Mac App Store's Updates tab. If you aren't already running a previous beta, you can grab the full install from Apple's Dev Center. If you're curious about what's new in High Sierra, check out our 100+ new feature overview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBna9ChoJd4
watchOS 4 beta 8Registered developers with an Apple Watch already running a previous beta version can install beta 8 (build number 15R5371a) over the air using the Software Update option in Settings. Here's our video on what's new in watchOS 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kB5mSgdvk4
tvOS 11 beta 8Developers with the appropriate configuration profile on their Apple TV (4th gen) can install today's beta (build number 15J5374a) by visiting Settings > System > Software Update.
Otherwise, it requires you to hook up your Apple TV to your Mac via a USB-C cable and a quick trip to the Dev Center. tvOS 11 has shown to be a modest update, with just a handful of user-facing improvements.
We'll update this post (or create a new one, if warranted) with any major changes found in today's betas. If you see something notable you think we've missed, feel free to tell us about it in the comments below, or on Twitter @iDownloadBlog.
Apple seeds beta 7 of iOS 11, macOS High Sierra 10.13, watchOS 4 & tvOS 11
Apple on Monday seeded seventh betas of iOS 11, macOS High Sierra 10.13, watchOS 4 and tvOS 11 to developers.
Apple releases beta 6 of iOS 11, watchOS 4, macOS High Sierra 10.13, and tvOS 11
Apple on Monday released macOS High Sierra 10.13 beta 6, iOS 11 beta 6, watchOS 4 beta 6, and tvOS 11 beta 6 to registered developers. This new round of beta software comes a week after the release of beta 5 for these platforms.
tvOS 11 public beta 4 is out
Following yesterday's release of tvOS 11 beta 5 for developers, the new Apple TV software is now available to members of Apple's free Public Beta Software Program.
tvOS 11 public beta 4 contains the same features as tvOS 11 beta 5 for developers.
tvOS 11 beta 5 for Apple TV available for developer testing
The iPhone maker today released a fifth beta (build number 15J5347f) of the upcoming tvOS 11 software update for the fourth-generation Apple TV to its registered developers and members of the paid Apple Developer Program, ahead of its scheduled release in the fall.
tvOS 11 public beta 3 rolling out for Apple TV
Following Monday's release of the developer-only tvOS 11 beta 4, the upcoming Apple TV software is now available to members of Apple's free Public Beta Software Program.
Developer-only tvOS 11 beta 4 drops
Apple today rolled out a fourth beta of the upcoming tvOS 11 operating system update for the fourth-generation Apple TV. Today's tvOS 11 beta 4 (build number 15J5333f) is available to Apple's registered developers and members of the paid Apple Developer Program.
Second public beta of tvOS 11 now available for Apple TV
Members of Apple's free Public Beta Software Program can now download and install a second public beta of tvOS 11 on their fourth-generation Apple TV. tvOS 11 public beta 2 has the same features as tvOS 11 beta 3 that was seeded to developers two days ago.
tvOS 11 includes minor improvements such as the ability to synchronize your Home screen layout across multiple Apple TVs via iCloud, automatic switching between Light and Dark mode based on local time, new background multitasking modes, notification support, custom sound support, layered image improvements, right-to-left language support and other tidbits.
To enroll in Apple's public beta program, sign in with your Apple ID in Safari on your computer at beta.apple.com. Now click the link “Enroll Your Devices” to get started.
Next, go to Settings → Accounts on your Apple TV and sign in with the same Apple ID that you used to register for the public beta program into at least one of the account options (iCloud, iTunes and App Store or Game Center).
Now go to Settings → System → Software Update and turn on the option labeled Get Public Beta Updates, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete enrollment.
The Software Update mechanism on your Apple TV will put up a prompt when a new tvOS 11 public beta is available for download. To manually check for tvOS public beta updates, go to Settings → System → Software Updates → Update Software.
To submit feedback and report bugs to Apple, use the Feedback Assistant app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with the iOS 11 public beta.
tvOS 11 will release for public consumption this fall.
Apple also released this morning second public betas for iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. watchOS betas are currently unavailable for public beta-testing.