Apple Beta Software Program

iOS 10 and macOS Sierra public betas

Six 'Apple Beta Software Program' stories July 2016 - August 2021

The Apple Beta Software Program allows Apple device users to try out upcoming releases of the company’s iOS operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPods, and the macOS operating system for Macs.

Apple’s latest public beta for the program is scheduled for launch July 7, 2016 for upcoming iOS 10 and macOS Sierra releases set for public release this fall.

The company released its first beta version of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra 10.12 to developers through its separate Apple Developer Program following an unveiling at its WWDC 2016 developer conference in June, 2016. It followed that up with iOS 10 Beta 2 and macOS Sierra Beta 2 released to developers on July 5, 2016.

Head below for instructions on how to install the latest iOS and macOS betas:

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iOS 10

Make a back-up.
Download Apple’s configuration profile from beta.apple.com/profile.
You’ll be taken automatically to update to the iOS 10 beta in Settings (Settings > General > Software Update).
Follow on-screen instructions and agree to Apple’s terms and conditions to start the installation.

macOS Sierra

Make a back-up.
Download Apple’s Public Beta Access Utility.
Download the public beta from the Mac App Store under the “Updates” pane.

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How-To: Install iOS 10 public beta on your eligible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch [Video]

Jeff Benjamin Jul 7 2016 - 12:31 pm PT

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As we reported earlier today, the iOS 10 public beta has been released for all interested in having an early hands-on look at iOS 10. Anyone can install the public beta, not just registered Apple developers. Accessing and installing the beta is a fairly straightforward process, but we’re here to walk you through the process step-by-step.
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Mac users can test the first macOS Sierra 10.12 public beta starting today [U: Now available]

Zac Hall Jul 7 2016 - 8:19 am PT

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Update: macOS Sierra Public Beta 1 is now live.

Apple is releasing the first macOS Sierra public beta today for anyone wanting to test drive Siri on the Mac or any of the other new features included. Previously, macOS 10.12 has only been available to registered developers with access to a paid account; the public beta program is a free alternative that allows non-developers to test Apple’s latest software updates before their general release.

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Apple releasing first iOS 10 public beta for non-developer testers today [U: Now available]

Zac Hall Jul 7 2016 - 8:12 am PT

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Update: iOS 10 Public Beta 1 is now live. It features the same build version (14A5297c) as iOS 10 Developer Beta 2.

Following the latest iOS 10 beta for registered developers, Apple is releasing the very first iOS 10 public beta for non-developers to test on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch today. Back in mid-June at WWDC 2016, Apple first promised iOS 10 would hit public beta status sometime in July. The iOS 10 public beta will bring new features including a redesigned Apple Music app, an overhauled Messages experience, and much more.

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