Apple releases first public beta of iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS 14 Sonoma

New features in the public beta versions of macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17

The public beta version and the developer version are basically the same, that is, they all include the features introduced last month same function. Including widgets on the desktop and presenter overlays for use in video meetings, macOS 14 Sonoma introduces several new features. Sonoma introduces a new gaming mode that enhances CPU and GPU performance. macOS Sonoma has added support for the Game Porting Kit to make it easier for developers to bring PC games to Mac, although regular users can also use it to play their favorite games on macOS.

Don’t forget to read our review of the new lock screen experience, desktop widgets, and new ways to quickly access your desktop.

What's New in iOS 17

Next-generation mobile operating system launches Contact Posters for mobile app, real-time voicemail transcription, audio and video in FaceTime Record messages, share NameDrop contacts via AirDrop, turn your iPhone into smart display standby mode, and share AirTags with friends and family. Apple has released a new mental health app called Journal that lets you write down your thoughts and use on-device machine learning to personalize your experience to improve your well-being. In iOS 17, a new personal safety feature called Home Notifications is introduced that will notify your loved ones when you arrive home safely.

How to install the iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14 Sonoma Open Beta

1. Open the Settings app on your device.

2. Click General>Software Update.

3. Click the drop-down menu next to Beta Updates and select the public beta for your operating system.

If you already have the developer beta installed on your device, you can easily switch to the public beta channel by following the same steps.

The public beta version is more stable than the developer version and has fewer bugs. Still, I strongly recommend against installing the beta version on your everyday device as this may cause the app to crash and become unusable. You should back up your device before trying the preview build.

In a few months, we will see the final versions of macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone series in 15 months. Therefore, you may want to wait until then to install the freshly baked version on your machine.

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