Apple Releases Public Beta For IOS 9

Apple will continue to release new beta updates leading to its launch.

The iOS 9 beta comes ahead of the general release of the mobile OS, which will arrive later this fall. At the time of writing, that site was inaccessible due to heavy traffic.

iOS and Mac users interested in trying out the public betas can sign up on Apple’s beta software program page. Apple could add back the quick-access contacts in later revisions of iOS 9, but for now, they aren’t there. Apple will then instruct them on how to install the beta version of the OS based on their iPhone or iPad models. On the other hand, the Photos app in iOS 9 parses out pictures taken with an iPhone’s front-facing camera into a folder called “Selfies”. Use cases are different from device to device, so it’s hard to recommend to anyone that downloading the beta is a good idea and that there won’t be any issues.

Announced at WWDC 2015 back in June, Apple’s iOS 9 and Mac OS X El Capitan are the latest versions of the Cupertino’s software.

It looks like Christmas came early this year for those itching to get this autumn’s iOS 9 on their iPhones (and iPads) sooner rather than later.

Those who don’t have an iThing can still get in on the beta-testing fun. The beta site provides a link to start the process, which is controlled by the Devices Preferences box in iTunes.

On July 9, Apple made an uncommon move, releasing the upcoming iPhone and iPad beta software to the public for a sneak peek. It can even result in loss of data or bricking of the device.

If you already have an Apple identification, you should then enter the Apple ID and appropriate password, before clicking on the blue “sign in” button. A friend of mine who did not heed that advice experienced a crash in the first minute on his phone. A wired connection would be faster. Improvements in Siri and HealthKit are expected, and Apple News app makes it debut.

The first and I dare say most important update is that of the security system. This is, after all, unfinished software.

As with any pre-final software, of course, there are a few things to bear in mind if you want to avoid any chance of a headache down the line. Second warning: with developer betas you can’t always downgrade to the precious stable iOS like you can with public betas. Make a note of the redemption code once you have done this, as it will now take you to the App Store.

You’ll then get an email with the Download Profile link. There is too much focus on a single app. You can, however, still close multiple apps at the same time by swiping up with three fingers.