Apple gave us the first look at iOS 17 at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). If you’re wondering when you’ll be able to try out the iOS 17 beta, it depends on who you are. Here’s what we know about the iOS 17 beta release date so far.
iOS 17 Beta release date for developers
Developers will likely have immediate access to the iOS 17 beta. As has been the case with previous iterations, Apple usually rolls out a developer beta version of its new operating system on the same day as the WWDC keynote. Hence, we can expect the iOS 17 beta to be available for developers later today.
iOS 17 Public Beta release date
But what about the rest of us? For the general public, the wait could extend a little longer. For iOS 17, some reports suggest a public beta release date in July. However, based on Apple’s recent pattern, we could expect the public beta to appear as early as the final week of June.
Looking at the history of iOS public beta releases, we can speculate when the iOS 17 public beta might become available. Apple began offering public betas in 2015 with iOS 9. Since then, the company’s practice has been to release the developer beta on the day of the WWDC keynote and the public beta sometime later. Over the years, the gap between these releases has been reducing, typically falling anywhere from two and a half weeks to just over three weeks.
Remember, while public betas are generally stable, they can still contain bugs, and not all apps may function as expected. They may also impact your phone’s battery life. Therefore, it’s advisable to install the beta version on a device not used for critical tasks. It’s also recommended to back up your device before installing any public beta.
