Apple releases public beta of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 and macOS Monterey
Miscellaneous / / July 31, 2021
We will tell you how to install new operating systems and remind you of the main improvements.
Apple has released public beta versions of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey. Unlike developer versions, these builds are more stable and contain fewer bugs. All owners can get to know them compatible devices.
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
New iOS 15 received support for Spatial Audio technology, SharePlay for calls, focus statuses, the ability to recognize text through the camera, a new notification sorting mode and much more. On iPadOS 15, all of this added new large widgets, application library, improved multitasking mode and some other innovations.
How to install iOS 15 and iPadOS 15:
- go to beta testing site and log into your Apple ID account via Safari;
- register the device;
- go to the iOS or iPadOS tab and at the very bottom of the page, click "Download Profile";
- open on iPhone or iPad "Settings" → General "→" Profiles "and install the downloaded beta profile;
- restart the device and then go to the update menu and install iOS 15 public beta or iPadOS 15 public beta.
watchOS 8
New watchOS 8 received breathing rate measurement, portrait watch faces, support for previously unavailable workouts, updated photo and music apps, and a few other improvements.
How to install watchOS 8:
- from iPhone with iOS 15 through Safari go to beta testing site and log into your Apple ID account;
- register your device by selecting watchOS and Register your Apple Watch;
- at the very bottom of the page, click "Load profile";
- open “Settings” → General ”→“ Profiles ”on iPhone and install the downloaded beta profile;
- after rebooting, check for available updates on your Apple Watch or iPhone via the Apple Watch app and install the one that appears.
tvOS 15
TvOS 15 brings support for spatial audio for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, Dolby Atmos music on Apple TV 4K, SharePlay and more.
How to install tvOS 15:
- register on beta testing site Apple and log into your account;
- on Apple TV open in "Settings", go to "Accounts" and go with the same profile;
- go to "Settings" → "System" → "Software update" and activate the item "Receive updates of public beta versions";
- The public beta available for download will be displayed in the same "Software Updates" section, but it may not appear immediately - when it appears, select download and install.
macOS Monterey
With this Mac update gets new FaceTime features, the ability to use one keyboard or mouse with multiple devices at the same time, support for "Commands" for automating work with a computer and a number of other useful opportunities.
Before installing Monterey, it is recommended to do backup Mac via Time Machine.
How to install macOS Monterey:
- go to beta testing site and log into your Apple ID account;
- open the "Register your devices" section;
- download the utility for accessing the public beta version of macOS by clicking on the button of the same name;
- install the downloaded utility;
- go to "System Preferences" and open "Software Update" - there should be displayed available macOS Monterey;
- click "Update Now".
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