Apple has released iOS software updates at an incredibly fast pace. The betas are just coming, both for developers and for public beta testers. But to sign up for one of the two apps, you have to go through Apple’s developer website or through Apple’s public beta website. It also requires the installation of a profile that links to the software update path on which your phone is located.
Apple internal devices can be switched directly on the device without having to install a profile or go to the developer website. Apple can simplify this experience for public users and developers without first releasing a new app. In fact, they already have an Apple Developer app and a TestFlight app that can be used to install iOS betas or profiles.
The developer app already has a tab for your account and most of the content on Apple’s developer portal. The only thing missing is the software update and downloading applications.
New tabs in ‘Developer’ and ‘TestFlight’
A new tab in Apple’s Developer and TestFlight applications can be added just for downloading applications or upcoming software updates. A simple switch can be used to turn your iPhone into the beta app. You can see all available downloads directly on your iPhone in the app, necessitating the developer website only on the Mac or other devices.
You can see all the important details. In the beta entry you can see the release dates, the release notes and who should use the download. Your iPhone will know if your Apple ID is registered with the developer app, so the developer app can know if you can see the beta tab. Anyone can download the TestFlight app and sign up for the AppleSeed public beta testing program.
More information and watchOS betas
Apple’s developer and TestFlight apps can show all the release notes, even when they’re running. This will make it easier than ever to see all the known issues with each beta.
If your iPhone has an Apple Watch paired, a new switch will appear in both apps. You can then turn on your Apple Watch in the watchOS beta program.
Notifications and more
In addition to the built-in notifications that Apple provides through the Settings app for available software updates, the developer app can send you an accompanying notification that lets you see the release notes. They can treat developer app notifications like Apple Newsroom-targeted alerts.
You can also see what the developer app’s hypothetical beta tab will look like in dark mode.
What do you think of this solution for installing iOS betas? Do you think it will be more streamlined? Let us know in the comments below.
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