Apple Unintentionally Makes iOS 17 Developer Beta Available to Everyone
According to reports, Apple was set to launch the iOS 17 public beta in July, but it appears that some users were given an early glimpse by mistake. As per AppleInsider, Connor Jewiss and other users discovered that the iOS 17 developer beta was accessible for installation in the Beta Updates section of Settings, regardless of whether or not they had the required account. This method of accessing previews has also been observed for macOS Sonoma and watchOS 10.
We don’t believe developer betas are available as of this writing. You probably don’t want to install it. These are the first pre-release versions available to people outside of Apple and are likely to contain bugs and app compatibility issues. This can cause problems if you install it on essential hardware. Unless you’re a developer who wants to start preparing app updates, you’re probably better off waiting until the public beta or final version is released this fall.
iOS 17 is updated frequently, but it adds more than a few features you might appreciate, like live voicemail transcripts, easier sharing, smarter autocorrect, and a journal app. MacOS Sonoma adds goodies like desktop widgets, Safari privacy updates, and game mode, while watchOS 10 is a major update that focuses on quick views. Most of the time, there is no rush to try them right away.
