Since the evening of June 6, developers have been given the green light to test future software updates that will arrive in the fall for our iPhones and iPads. After ensuring that there were no major instability that could hinder daily use, Apple is now opening the doors of these two betas to public testers who can experience the new customizable lockscreen, changeable iMessages, l e-mail cancellation or photo clipping in one click!
Public testers, it’s your turn!
The frustration did not last long, Apple today authorizes access to its iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 beta program to public testers. The good news is that anyone can now install the trial versions of the next two updates, the only thing required is to have a device compatible with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.
As for developers, Apple reminds that installing a beta does not just mean taking advantage of new software, but also to participate to the various reports of bugs, crashes and untimely restarts of the iPhone or iPad.
For this, there is the Feedback application which will be preinstalled as soon as you have installed the beta, but also automatic liftsyour device identifies the bug and asks you to share it with Apple’s developer teams, a new feature that is supposed to allow to increase the number of bug reports.
How do I sign up for upcoming public betas?
Apple needs help, precious support throughout the summer period to track, detect and eradicate the bugs that are in the updates that were showcased at the WWDC 2022 Apple Event.
If many developers are making feedback, it is clearly not enough to be effective. This is where public testers come in, curious and very often impatient Apple users who want to test upcoming software innovations!
Whether it’s iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, tvOS 16, watchOS 9 and HomePod Software 16, you can to register and register your devices on the dedicated Apple website.
As soon as you join the program, you will automatically receive new betas in your device settings until the final version, which will arrive in September.
A few rules to know…
On its public beta program page, Apple insists that you should not:
- Install a public beta on an Apple device you share with someone else
- Sharing information on sites
- Don’t post screenshots on social media
- Do not show the public beta to people who are not part of the program
Obviously, these strict rules are not respected by most people registered in the beta program whether they are developers or public testers. Apple does not express any sanction or exclusion from the program if you do not obey any of these rules.