Apple Releases the Second Public Beta of iOS 17: Know More

Three weeks after the first public beta, Apple released the second public beta of iOS 17. This comes just a week after Apple published iOS 17's fourth developer beta, which modified the icon layout in the Messaging app, deleted the Photo Stream function, and added a new setting in Settings to stop AirDrop transfer. Because of these software improvements, registered developers and public beta testers will be allowed to get the second iOS 17 beta version. Aside from iOS 17, Apple has also released public betas of iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma, and HomePod software 17 to those who have signed up for the Apple Beta Software Programme.

iOS 17 is now available

As part of the Apple Beta Software Programme, the iOS 17 update will allow anyone to download public betas before everyone else and test new features on iPhones. Users may try the new features using the Input Assistant app and provide valuable input to Apple. Aside from that, iOS 17 includes numerous tweaks to the standby feature for presenting information in landscape mode and updates to the Phone, Messaging, and FaceTime applications.

Enhancements to Messages and FaceTime will also be noticed on Macs running macOS Sonoma. Regarding tvOS 17, the new version enables FaceTime on Apple TV for the first time. WatchOS 10 introduces a brand-new UI for Apple Watch apps.

iOS 17 Public Beta: When Will It Be Available?

Apple says the next major iOS upgrade will be published around the same time as the company's new iPhones. This suggests that the iOS version could be released to the public in September.

Beta updates are intended for testing only, and these software updates may have bugs and problems impacting your iPhone's experience. This involves the iPhone becoming unresponsive over time, poor battery performance, and some apps failing to function correctly. Before installing the software, back up your data and download the Beta updates cautiously.

Steps to Install iOS 17 Public Beta on Your Phone

1. Go to the Apple Beta Software Programme page to download the iOS 17 public beta.
2. After that, sign up or log in with your Apple ID.
3. After completing the sign-in procedure, navigate to settings, then general settings.
4. Select Software Update, and the new Beta updates menu will appear under the Automatic Updates option on your screen.
5. Return to the updates page by clicking on iOS 17 Public Beta.
6. The update is now ready for download. On your iPhone, tap Download and Install to install the new update.