Apple makes it harder for developers to access iOS beta to users

Regular users who have The tradition of downloading the beta version of iOS for developers will no longer be able to perform the procedure.unless they are willing to pay the price. The change is implemented in the test version of iOS 16.4 released by Apple on Thursday (16).

Among the novelties of the compilation is one new system update advanced settings menuwill make it harder for users who are not part of this profile to install developer betas. The idea is to keep these early versions of updates private to experts.

Trial versions are highly sought after by those interested in knowing what’s new, as they bring the new features of the iPhone’s operating system first hand. However, such versions may contain bugs that disrupt the operation of certain applications and functions or even make it impossible to use the mobile phone.

Therefore, Apple decided: only developer license users can download and install the iOS developer beta. This means that those interested in early access to the system’s new features will have to pay a fee. $99 annual fee have an accountequivalent to about R$515 at the current exchange rate.

The public beta remains an option

The change in iOS beta availability for developers will not result in the trial version ending being made available to all users. Non-professionals in the area will be able to check the news in advance. iOS public betaIt is usually published a little later.

The public beta program also brings the latest additions, releasing them in the stable version of iOS before they are first released, presenting less risk to the device than the “raw” versions of the system aimed at professional testers.