You can now install the public betas of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma.

public betas of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonomaare now available for download. The company has announced the ability for any user to install a trial version on their compatible device and test new features before the official launch, which is scheduled for this fall.

Still iOS 17 beta —and other new versions for Apple operating systems—, I was designed for developers so that they can adapt their applications and services to the new characteristics. While the update could be easily installed from Apple’s settings, these were initial versions that usually contain more bugs or come with features disabled.

On the other hand, the first public beta corresponds to a later release than the initial developer beta. And while it’s not guaranteed to be as stable as the final updates, it’s better optimized. It also includes features that were not available in previous versions, such as NameDrop, an iOS 17 feature for sharing contacts via AirDrop.

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are now available in public beta

The iOS 17 public beta, in fact, contains almost all the news that Apple announced during WWDC. Among them, we repeat, NameDrop as well Standby mode, which allows iPhone to display relevant information, such as the time or weather, when the device is charging in a horizontal position. iOS 17 also includes so-called contact cards, interactive widgets, and new features in apps like Messages. Now, for example, you can reply by swiping on a message, transcribe audio notes, or filter search results.

Other iOS 17 features, such as the ability to invoke Siri by simply saying “Siri” or collaborative Apple Music playlists, will be made available in future releases.

iPadOS 17Also available today in beta, it has pretty much the same features as iOS 17, including interactive widgets, improved messaging, and more. The new version for iPad also contains the ability to customize the lock screen. That’s exactly what we’ve been able to do on the iPhone with iOS 16 already, as well as performance-focused features. Among them is the ability to edit PDF with Apple Pencil.

List of iPhones compatible with iOS 17

• iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iphone 11
• iphone xs and xs max
• iPhone xp
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)

List of iPads compatible with iPadOS 17

• iPad 9.7″ (2018)
• iPad Air 3 (2019)
• iPad mini 5 (2019)
• iPad 10.2″ (2019)
• 10.2″ iPad (2020)
• iPad Air 4 (2020)
• 10.2″ iPad (2021)
• iPad mini 6 (2021)
• iPad Air 5 (2022)
• 10.9″ iPad (2022)
• iPad Pro 11″ 2018)
• iPad Pro 12.9″ (2018)
• iPad Pro 11″ (2020)
• iPad Pro 12.9″ (2020)
• iPad Pro 11″ (2021)
• 12.9″ iPad Pro (2021)
• iPad Pro 11″ (2022)
• 12.9″ iPad Pro (2022)

What’s new in watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma

In addition to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple also released watchOS 10 public beta., available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later. The version gets a UI facelift with a new look across all apps, new realms, and improvements to sports performance like cycling or hiking. The company, on the other hand, has included mental health features, such as a feature that lets you know a person’s state of mind through various factors.

On the other side, macOS Sonoma comes with new desktop widgets, new screensavers and wallpapers. Also the ability to activate web applications. macOS Sonoma also brings performance-focused improvements to some apps. For example, in FaceTime, you can share your desktop screen and have it overlap with the topic that’s in the video call.

These are Mac computers that are compatible with the new version of macOS.

• iMac since 2019
• 2017 iMac Pro
• Mac Pro 2019 and beyond
• Mac Studio 2022 and later
• Mac mini since 2018
• MacBook Air since 2018
• MacBook Pro from 2018 onwards

Both beta versions of iOS 17, such as iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and other versions of Apple operating systems, can be downloaded directly from iPhone. Although you first need to register on the Apple beta site.