Previously, if you wanted to download the version beta for developers of a certain Apple software, yes or yes you had to belong to the Developer Program, which has a cost of $99 dollars a year. However, with the arrival of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, WatchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma, those from Cupertino have changed their proposal. From now on, you can download and install the betas for developers completely free of charge.
All you need to access Apple’s developer betas is your Apple ID. Upon entering the following link, log in and, once inside, you will see a download panel. If you want to access the preview versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17 or macOS Sonoma, go to the section Software downloads and select the desired installation image.
Be careful, consider that these versions could have a lot of bugs and performance issues. After all, they are betas that Apple offers so that developers can check the correct functioning of their applications and adapt everything that is necessary. For daily use, it is not recommended to install either the developer beta or the public beta that will be available soon.
In fact, Apple itself advises the above on its website. “Beta software, also known as a preview, seed, or release candidate, is a version of software that is still in development and has not yet been released to the public.” So, to avoid any unnecessary headaches, skip it.
If you’ve already considered the above, but still want to go ahead with installing an Apple Developer Beta, It is recommended to create a system backup.
Undoubtedly, this surprise move by Apple will come in handy for those developers who just want to test the compatibility of their applications with a new operating system. And it is that they will not have to open the wallet and pay $99 dollars to access their downloads.
During the inaugural conference of WWDC 2023, Apple presented the new versions of its operating systems, iOS 17 and WatchOS 10 being the most prominent of all. The first one returns to bet on expanding the customization options of the iPhone, in addition to providing an improved autocorrect and even a smart screen mode, among other features.
WatchOS 10, meanwhile, comes with the biggest leap for the wearable from Apple in a very long time. The application interface is now displayed in full size and also boasts the Smart Stack, a sphere with multiple widget that display useful information.
Apple’s plan is to release stable versions of its operating systems at some point in the autumn of this year.