Apple has just released the first public beta version of iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and tvOS 14. For those who have a Mac, macOS Big Sur is also available in a first public beta version.
Picture-in-Picture mode with the excellent and sad Hatchi film (available on all the best VoD platforms) // Source: Frandroid
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We had already discovered iOS 14 in its first two beta versions for developers, the second version has been available since July 8, it is now the public beta that has just been deployed.
As a reminder, iOS 14 introduces many new features. The biggest change is the arrival of widgets on the iOS home screen. Apple also announced a new “Application Library” view that automatically organizes applications into groups and lists. Widgets, App Library… it looks pretty much like what we know on Android, but with some additional smart features. Videos fly over the content, this is called picture-in-picture mode, so you can consult an application while continuing to watch your favorite series.
iPad OS 14, tvOS 14, macOS Big Sur or watchOS 7 are also available in public beta.
MacOS Big Sur installation in progress // Source: Frandroid
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We will continue to repeat this to you with each article, but we do not recommend installing these beta versions on productive devices. Even if everything seems stable at first, we encountered many bugs, as well as performance and autonomy decreases.
Finally, basic advice is always important to follow: save your data before starting the update procedure and stay close to a charger. Finally, the updates weigh several gigabytes of data, prefer a fixed connection so as not to exceed your cellular data envelope.
How to install iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14 and macOS Big Sur in public beta
After taking all the necessary precautions, verified that your device is compatible and knowing the risks you are taking, all you have to do is join the beta software program from Apple. Take your Apple account and go on the link below.
Then, from your iOS or iPadOS device, you just need to go to beta.apple.com/profile to download the configuration profile. You will receive a notification from your iOS / iPadOS device once your profile is downloaded. Open Settings, touch the profile, and follow the on-screen instructions to allow installation. Touch Settings> General> Software update to install any beta software available.
For macOS Big Sur, you need to download the utility for accessing public beta versions of macOS on your Mac. Once your registration is complete, you will be prompted to download the public beta version of macOS from Software Update in System Preferences.
Download the utility for accessing public beta versions of macOS
If you decide to switch back to a previous version of your device’s OS. This procedure is described on the Apple site.
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