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Apple is now in its second round of beta for its major editions of the operating system, with developers trying out new versions of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, tvOS 16 and watchOS 9.
The latest compilations can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center for people saved in the Developer Beta program, as well as via an on-air update for hardware already used for beta software.
Public beta versions of developer compilations are usually released shortly after developer versions, but usually not after the first few compilations of the initial milestones. When they do, they can be purchased from the Apple Beta Software Program website.
The first developer beta versions for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, tvOS 16 and watchOS 9 were introduced shortly after the WWDC’s keynote speech on June 6. The final public versions are expected to be released by the fall.
New features include Stage Manager for iPadOS, custom iOS lock screens, and support for Nintendo Joy-Cons across all platforms. Apple is focusing on collaboration and continuity tools with multiple APIs for developers to make applications and devices work better together.
The second beta version of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 is 20A5303i, replacing the first, 20A5283p. The latest beta version of watchOS 9 is 20R5307h, ahead of 20R5287q. Finally, the second beta version of tvOS 16 is built 20J5319h, replacing 20J5299n.
Apple has also released HomePod software version 16 beta 2 for members of the closed AppleSeed program.
AppleInsider and Apple itself strongly encourage users not to install beta versions of mission-critical or core devices, as there is a potential for remote data loss or other issues. Instead, testers should install beta versions of secondary or non-essential devices and make sure there are enough backups of important data before updating.
Members of the public who want to try out operating systems should at least wait for the public beta to start, instead of jumping to the developer beta.
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