Apple releases first public betas of iOS 10, macOS Sierra [u]
Fulfilling a promise it made at WWDC in June, Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra on Thursday, giving an early glimpse at software that won't be finished until sometime this fall. [Updated]
Access to the both downloads is restricted to members of the Apple Beta Software Program. Unlike Apple's developer program, however, the Beta Software Program is free, and should offer more stable code than some developer seeds.
Users should nevertheless be cautious about installing beta code on a primary device, since it can still potentially cause issues like crashes, battery drain, or slow performance.
The public betas are based on the second developer seeds, which were released on Tuesday. The Sierra beta added support for the planned Auto Unlock feature, while the iOS 10 update included numerous cosmetic and feature changes, such as organ donation registration in Health.
Access to the both downloads is restricted to members of the Apple Beta Software Program. Unlike Apple's developer program, however, the Beta Software Program is free, and should offer more stable code than some developer seeds.
Users should nevertheless be cautious about installing beta code on a primary device, since it can still potentially cause issues like crashes, battery drain, or slow performance.
The public betas are based on the second developer seeds, which were released on Tuesday. The Sierra beta added support for the planned Auto Unlock feature, while the iOS 10 update included numerous cosmetic and feature changes, such as organ donation registration in Health.
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I only installed iOS9 a few months ago, simply because it was needed for an App I wanted.
I'm just getting used to iOS9, which includes Apple's latest under handed games to get me on iCloud which I don't need.
iOS9 took half of my notes to iCloud, without my permission. Took some time to extract myself from that privacy attack.
Perhaps lack of support for my 1 year old 5c will save me !
You must have signed on to iCloud, or it doesn't do anything. You can choose what you want saved there.
Of all the iPhone's I've upgraded, or helped upgraded, it's never automatically moved anything to iCloud without first prompting the user, and getting consent, including Notes contents. I call user error / ignorance on this for not reading what's presented on screen during the update process.
BTW, I'd be dumping the 5C ASAP, as it doesn't have the Secure Enclave, which is what keeps you safe. It seems privacy and safety are prime concerns for you...
And now iOS 10 also, nice!
I could have sworn Mac Mini (Late 2009) was supported. Thought I saw a slide that said so, at the presentation.
When I click download, from my purchased tab in the App Store,
I get "This version of OS X 10.12 cannot be installed not his computer"
Bummer !!
Installed on my iMac 27" (Late 2012) ….but I want this on my Mini too !!
2009 and later
- MacBook
- iMac
2010 and laterI hope someone gets to work on making this run on a Mac Mini Late 2009.
I won't care if it's a hack / workaround.
If it can run on a Macbook and an iMac of the same year, then it should run on the Mac mini just fine.
I have been running every OS on my Mac Mini, right through the most current El Capitan 10.11.6 Beta, without skipping a beat, much less breaking a sweat !!
NOW I am ticked Off !!