Apple Seeds First iOS 9.1 and Apple tvOS Betas to Developers

[MacRumors]

Following the conclusion of today's iPhone-centric event in San Francisco, Apple has seeded the first betas of iOS 9.1 and Apple tvOS to developers. The betas were seeded alongside the iOS 9 Golden Master and the OS X 10.11 Golden Master. All of the beta software is available for download immediately from the Apple Developer Center.

tvOS, just announced today, is the operating system that runs on the fourth-generation Apple TV. It includes a full App Store and tools that will allow developers to create apps for the Apple TV.

iOS 9.1 is an upcoming update to iOS 9 that will include new features for the iPad Pro, adding support for accessories like the Smart Keyboard and the Apple Pencil, both of which were designed for the 12.9-inch tablet.

tvOS will be available to the general public beginning in October, when the new Apple TV is released. iOS 9.1 will likely be released in November alongside the iPad Pro.

What's new in iOS 9.1:

Emoji - iOS 9.1 includes some long-awaited new emoji like the taco, unicorn, and burrito. These emoji are part of Unicode 8.

Hey Siri - In the Settings app, there's a new Siri setting that lets you give voice examples for the "Hey Siri" feature that can be activated whenever the iPhone is connected to power. With the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, this will be essential because "Hey Siri" activation can be used even when an iPhone is not plugged in.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First iOS 9.1 and Apple tvOS Betas to Developers

 

[rhett7660]

Come on PLEX team!!!!!!

 

[AkuskaUK]

I know I'm impatient, but do the public beta testers get GM today too?

 

[mmomega]

.... tvOS can only be installed on the NEW APPLETV... no 3rd gens atm

 

[vertsix]

Well, that was unexpected. 9.1 already?

 

[jwm]

El Capitan GM is out too!

 

[zorinlynx]

Did they seriously just release a beta of an OS for a device no one can buy yet?

That's pretty hilarious.

 

[Trik]

Did they seriously just release a beta of an OS for a device no one can buy yet?

That's pretty hilarious.

They said that the new Apple TV was available for developers starting today, so there must be some program to allow certain developers to purchase the device early.

 

[spazzcat]

Not any longer...

El Capitan GM is out too!

 

[QuarterSwede]

Come on PLEX team!!!!!!

and Amazon Instant Video!

 

[tooshaggy]

My phone is stuck on the update to 9.1. After the iTunes clean install, then you swipe to upgrade..... stuck! Dangit. How do I go back to 9.0 GM?

 

[yourmn]

They said that the new Apple TV was available for developers starting today, so there must be some program to allow certain developers to purchase the device early.

You can register for a free Apple TV through the developer portal.

 

[garylapointe]

Apple has seeded the first betas of iOS 9.1 and Apple tvOS to developers. The betas were seeded alongside the iOS 9 Golden Master and the OS X 10.11 Golden Master. All of the beta software is available for download immediately from the Apple Developer Center.

What are they running the beta of tvOS on???

Gary

 

[Twinsbb17]

You can register for a free Apple TV through the developer portal.

Might be worth signing up for $100 to get an early AppleTV, no?

 

[BJB Productions]

Might be worth signing up for $100 to get an early AppleTV, no?

I'm wondering the same thing.

 

[garylapointe]

You can register for a free Apple TV through the developer portal.

Free? Where did you see that? When did I miss that? (I'm allowing that I might have missed it).
If you have a link please share!

I think you can register for an opportunity to get one, but I didn't hear it'd be free.
(Priority to published app developers first).

Gary

 

[yourmn]

Might be worth signing up for $100 to get an early AppleTV, no?

Supplies are limited, developers with apps already live on the App Store will be given priority

 

[yourmn]

Supplies are limited, developers with apps already live on the App Store will be given priority

It's

Free? Where did you see that? When did I miss that? (I'm allowing that I might have missed it).
If you have a link please share!

I think you can register for an opportunity to get one, but I didn't hear it'd be free.
(Priority to published app developers first).

Gary

$1 for shipping / billing confirmation only.

 

[gabriellefunk]

Free? Where did you see that? When did I miss that? (I'm allowing that I might have missed it).
If you have a link please share!

I think you can register for an opportunity to get one, but I didn't hear it'd be free.
(Priority to published app developers first).

Gary

If you are selected, you are charged $1.00 to verify shipping and billing information but then it is sent to you for free. It is said on the Developer website (priority to published app developers first).

 

[Glassed Silver]

Priority shipping meaning that you won't get it at all if you don't make the cut until it's officially released, yes?
If this only changes the priority, but not whether you will get it at all for 1$, then I'm game.

Glassed Silver:mac

 

[myname70]

Did anybody get the 9.1 update OTA ? I still not. (Of course my phone is registered with the dev account)

 

[gabriellefunk]

Did anybody get the 9.1 update OTA ? I still not. (Of course my phone is registered with the dev account)

I still haven't even gotten the GM update OTA, let alone 9.1.

 

[rhett7660]

and Amazon Instant Video!

Oh yeah... that would be good also!!!!!!!

 

[myname70]

Did anybody get the 9.1 update OTA ? I still not. (Of course my phone is registered with the dev account)

I still haven't even gotten the GM update OTA, let alone 9.1.

In fact, we should receive 9.0GM over OTA. 9.1 will be via dev account or direct download

 

[shansoft]

iOS 9.1 GM is still lagging and stutter compare to iOS 8.4 on iPhone 6....

When will they ever be more consistent with software quality these days... just WTF....