Apple Releases Public Beta Versions of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, and More
Apple has released public beta versions of its latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. These updates include a range of new features and improvements, including:
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iOS 17.5:
A new Quartiles game and Game Center Leaderboard integration for Apple News+, a color-matched Podcast widget, and more.*
macOS Sonoma 14.5:
Various bug fixes and performance improvements.*
watchOS 10.5:
New watch faces, sleep tracking improvements, and more.*
tvOS 17.5:
Support for HDR10+ content, new screen saver options, and more.*
HomePod 17.5:
Improved sound quality, support for spatial audio, and more.Update:
Apple has also announced its next product event will take place soon, where new iPads and Apple Pencil hardware are expected to be unveiled.If you’re interested in trying out these new beta releases, you can sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program. However, please be aware that beta software is not as stable as final releases and may contain bugs. Therefore, it’s not recommended to install beta software on your primary devices.
Here’s a recap of each version of iOS 17 so far:
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iOS 17:
Major update with a redesigned lock screen, new Focus modes, and more.*
iOS 17.1:
Bug fixes and performance improvements.*
iOS 17.2:
New features, including the Freeform app, Advanced Data Protection, and more.*
iOS 17.3:
Bug fixes and performance improvements.*
iOS 17.4:
New features, including the Lockdown Mode, and more.*
iOS 17.5:
Public beta released today.As always, we encourage you to leave a comment below if you spot anything else new in today’s releases.
