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BETA TESTING PROGRAM

Preview upcoming features and improvements before their official release. Beta versions may contain bugs and should not be used on production devices.

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Beta Resources

Developer Program

Access developer betas and tools

Apple Beta Program

Join the public beta testing

About Beta Testing

Apple's beta programs allow admins, and developers and consumers to test pre-release software and provide feedback to Apple before public release.

Beta Types

Developer Beta

Access: Requires Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year)
Timing: Released first, typically at WWDC
Risk: Breaking changes, more unstable
Features: Access to all beta features and APIs

Public Beta

Access: Free through Apple Beta Software Program
Timing: Starts after developer beta, once out, avail cadence is usually few days after developer beta
Risk: Less frequently released, often similar to developer beta
Features: Consumer-focused testing

Important Considerations

⚠️ Warning: Beta software is pre-release and may contain bugs that could:

Cause data loss
Affect system stability
Break app compatibility
Impact battery life
Reduce performance

Best Practices

Always Backup: Create a complete backup before installing any beta
Use Test Devices: Don't install on your primary devices
Report Bugs: Use Feedback Assistant to report issues
Stay Updated: Install updates promptly for bug fixes
Be Patient: Expect bugs and performance issues

How to Enroll

Developer Program

Join at developer.apple.com
Sign in to Developer portal
Download beta profiles or use Xcode

Public Beta Program

Visit beta.apple.com
Sign up with your Apple ID
Enroll your devices
Download beta profiles

Leaving Beta

To stop receiving beta updates:

Remove the beta profile from Settings
Restart your device
Wait for the next public release
Update to the public version

Apple Beta Releases