Yup. I typically wait till a few weeks after the GM release. At least on the OS X side. If you use your Mac for work I would not install Sierra until you know all your software is compatible.
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Apple Launching Public Betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra Today
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Yup. I typically wait till a few weeks after the GM release. At least on the OS X side. If you use your Mac for work I would not install Sierra until you know all your software is compatible.
I believe you have to get the new iOS 10 Profile
Will my apple watch still work fine with the iOS 10 public beta? Or is the new WatchOS3 required?
(I know there is no watchOS3 public beta at the time)
(I know there is no watchOS3 public beta at the time)
It will work. Doesn't mean you won't come across bugs with notifications but it will work.
i went to website and they still show the iOS 9 profile. I dont see where to register for 10. And in my phone, I cannot download 10. So confused on what to do.
It's not out yet. 10am Pacific at the earliest. Article says coming today. Not already out.
FWIW, I go beta on iPad but not my phone, can't risk bugs on iPhone but iPad is no big deal and I can check out the new software essentially risk free. So far so good anyway 
You would think that this question would be directly addressed in the article or on the Apple Beta page FAQ... but it's not. This is the first thing I wanted to know.
Just a few major points i have seen so far. Battery life on the 9.7 ipad pro is not great on beta 2. And I have also had issues connecting my phone to my VW bluetooth system. Automatically places a call to "my phone number" on the stereo but doesn't show up on the phone. The only way to stop it is to disconnect the phone from bluetooth connection to the car.
For those commenting on the watchOS beta, be glad that Apple doesn't do public betas on this one, the battery life on beta 2 on that is HORRIBLE. Drained completely in 8 hours. Going to try a reset and give it another shot, but anyone who has access should stay away from the second beta for watchOS 3 if you haven't loaded it already.
For those commenting on the watchOS beta, be glad that Apple doesn't do public betas on this one, the battery life on beta 2 on that is HORRIBLE. Drained completely in 8 hours. Going to try a reset and give it another shot, but anyone who has access should stay away from the second beta for watchOS 3 if you haven't loaded it already.
I would say it's too soon in the beta chain to install on a device you must count on.
I only installed DP1 and DP2 because I had a spare iPad Air.
I would say it's not bad, but my main complain is that it's slow.
Probably buggy as ****, but I don't care. I'm happy to be a beta tester to make sure Apple get's it's bugs fixed before the official release.
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A pity there's no beta for that. Those speed bumps are really a seller for me, as well as more slick user experience.I guess I shall wait till September for the official release, no rush.
Watch OS 3 was the only one I truly desired right away!
You put the emphasis on the wrong word. Fixed: "Wait, they're releasing Beta 2 as a public BETA? Wow. Lol. BRAVE!"
That's the difference between people who just 'want' it, and people who make the time to reproduce and report what they find through the feedback app.
There won't be a public beta for the watch till there is a way to DFU/restore without sending in to Apple.
It's been doing this for several days lately, there have been threads in Apple Support. Had the battery in my iPhone swell and start to separate my display from the frame. I haven't been able to get back in the beta (download the profile) speculation has been in preparation for today (iOS 10 public beta release). Most likely developer beta 2 without changes. In my experience public beta has been behind developers by a week or two, barring any severe issues.
Let's go Guinea pigs, let's go!
I installed Beta 2 on my daily driver 6S and except for some minor issues, I sometimes forget that I'm on a beta.
Even installing on a secondary device is risky if you sign into any of your online accounts. The result could be loss of iCloud data.
You brave heroes.That's the difference between people who just 'want' it, and people who make the time to reproduce and report what they find through the feedback app.
The problem is complaining about a beta issue gets a thousand responses from angry MR nerds that "WELL DUH, IT'S A BETA!"
I haven't had any major issues with either one. I'd say it is safe to install.
[edit] Rephrase: I wonder if it will be available everywhere at the same time, or if the Netherlands / EU will have to wait a few days?
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