- iOS 17
- macOS Sonoma
- iPadOS 17
- watchOS 10
Following its announcement at WWDC 2023, Apple is letting developers test the earliest versions of its brand new iOS 17 software ahead of its launch in September, with the usual cycle of early betas.
Following iOS 17 beta 2 a couple of weeks ago, Apple has now released the third beta of iOS 17 to developers, which can be downloaded now.
Interestingly, this year Apple has made the betas available to everyone who signs up for a developer account through Apple's website, and you don't need to pay the customary $99 developer fee. Here's what's new and how to download it.
What's new in iOS 17 beta 3
iOS 17 beta 3 includes a couple of new features. Apple has edited the Recently Deleted album in Photos, and tweaked the Mental Wellbeing section of its Health app. Credits in songs, a new feature for Apple Music, can now show users who performs on a track, as well as the composers and producers.
You can now rearrange the icons in the iMessage plus menu, and you can also sort your iPhone's storage usage list to show items by name, file size, and last used date. This is a great feature to help you offload apps that aren't useful.
Los iconos en la app mensajes se pueden cambiar de posición. pic.twitter.com/MdjoCNwRDwJuly 5, 2023
Download iOS 17 beta 3 on devices running iOS 16.4 or later
Beta software, also referred to as a preview, seed, or release candidate, is a version of software that’s still under development and not yet released to the public. This software is intended only for installation on development devices registered under your Apple Developer Program membership. Registered development devices can be upgraded to future beta releases and the public version of the software. Attempting to install beta software in an unauthorized manner violates Apple policy and could render your device unusable and necessitate an out-of-warranty repair. Make sure to back up your devices before installing beta software and install only on devices and systems that you’re prepared to erase if necessary.
With iOS 16.4 and later, Apple has made downloading developer betas as easy as ever. It takes no time at all to download iOS 17 beta 3 if you're already on iOS 16.4 or iOS 17 beta 2.
- Open Settings
- Tap General then Software Update
- Select Beta Updates
It's that simple. The developer betas of the software announced at WWDC 2023 are available to the general public. All you need is an Apple ID.
Download iOS 17 beta 3 on devices running iOS 16.3 or earlier
- Head to the Developer download page on your device and download the configuration profile
- Follow the instructions on the screen to install iOS 17 beta 3
The wonders of iOS 17 await
The new changes to developer beta installations make downloading and installing iOS 17 beta 3 easier than any other developer beta before it.
Now that you know how to install iOS 17, go forth and do your magic. We can't wait to see what developers have up their sleeves for all the latest additions to iOS like Suggestions in the Journal app. If you're not a developer and want to get your hands on iOS 17 early, you can install the developer beta today, although we suggest you wait for the Public Beta in July.
