Lots of issues with News App in update.
Apple today seeded second betas of iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan to public beta testers, nearly two weeks after beta testers received access to the first public betas. Today's iOS 9 public beta offering has a build number of 13A4305g, which means content-wise, it's the same as the fourth iOS 9 beta that was seeded to developers yesterday. The version of OS X El Capitan public beta testers are receiving is also identical to El Capitan beta 4.
Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program and already have the first public betas installed can update over-the-air.
The iOS 9 beta includes the return of Home Sharing for music, which was removed in iOS 8.4, and it's the first beta that supports Apple's new iPod touch. Other changes include a new look for Handoff in the app switcher and a bug fix that once again allows the volume buttons on an iOS device to serve as a shutter for the camera. A full list of changes in the beta can be found in our iOS 9 beta 4 tidbits list.
OS X El Capitan beta 4 focused more on performance improvements and bug fixes with few outward changes to the operating system.
Both iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan 10.11 are expected to be released in the fall.
Article Link: Apple Releases Second iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan Public Betas
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Apple Releases Second iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan Public Betas
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I've been using it since the first day on my macbook pro 2010 (with ssd) and have had nothing but smooth sailing for the most part. the only issues i've had are minor and non-annoying, no shutdowns or restarts or hangs at all.
HEre are the problems i've had, judge for yourself if they would apply to you.
1.Paragon ntfs wouldn't write to my ntfs usb drives. i updated to the latest version and no problems after that.
2. istat menus wouldn't run. again, updated the software and now it runs fine.
3. i initially enabled hiding status bar. after i disabled that option, i would see status bar in all apps except safari. i restarted and things went back to normal.
4. outlook 2011 hangs if i search in my emails.
The only app for me that doesn't work is fluid. but thats a niche app i imagine not a lot of people use anyway.
A little question: the update to the Public Beta 2 of El Capitan is available only updating directly from the Public Beta 1 or is it available also as a full installer in the Mac App Store of Yosemite? Because I can only download the PB1 in the Mac App Store... 
Mine is a 2nd Gen AppleTV and iPhone 6 Plus. I've always had video AirPlay in PB1 and PB2, however the connection is way flakier in PB2.
The AppleTV is connected via Cat5 cabled to the router and the iPhone connects via
WIRELESS LAN2
Wireless Band : 5GHz Band
Wireless Radio : Enable
802.11 Mode : Mixed 802.11ac and 802.11n
Channel Width : 20/40/80 MHz
Channel : 40
Wi-Fi Protected Setup : Enabled/Configured
I had no issues with this in 8.4
The update fixes crashes people have with Dropbox when using the ios9 betas. It does not add any new features to be used with iOS 9. I wish more apps would do the same.
Ah so I'm NOT the only one. I downloaded it through a direct link. Also tried to enroll again, clicked the button and App Store told me code was redeemed. Where are you located? I'm in the Netherlands. Someone suggested it's rolled out in stages but I don't think it ever happened before.
Edit: oh, you're probably talking about the iOS beta...
Edit: oh, you're probably talking about the iOS beta...
I've tried the new Office 2016 that was released for Mac users just a few days ago. It work very well with El Capitan. I guess the 2011 version needs to be updated to work with El Capitan.
I updated directly from Mavericks but had to update to PB1 first then App Store showed me PB2.A little question: the update to the Public Beta 2 of El Capitan is available only updating directly from the Public Beta 1 or is it available also as a full installer in the Mac App Store of Yosemite? Because I can only download the PB1 in the Mac App Store...
I'm having this, and it's incredibly annoying. Honestly, probably the only thing that's really bugging me...PB2 is a lot better than PB1. That and NoSleep doesn't work but I barely use that anyway.
Yeah me too. I have a few that dont work but none are earth shattering but would still like them to work before the fall release (CVS Pharmacy, SpeedSmart and Camping world) to name a few.
Yes the IOS beta and I am in the US but it still says I am up to date on the software when I check for an update. Very strange
Again, it is not just me. The issue is well documented online by many users. I am not making this up. Also, I believe the issue impacted users that upgraded their OS with existing mail accounts setup. Not necessarily new users to that OS. I have Comcast and Gmail (probably the most popular combo in the US) if that helps rule that out for you.
Regardless, thousands of people were impacted and I was making it clear to others that El Capitan seems to have resolved the issues I was having, with hopes that they have resolved the issues for all that were impacted. I am willing to move on if you don't believe me.
"Pretty stable" relative to what? I understood his question and I disagree with your assessment. First, everyone has different hardware and apps, so it is nearly impossible to answer that question accurately. Second, what is pretty stable to you is basically barely usable to me. Many first and third-party apps crash or just simply don't work. Graphics performance is killing my games. The OS locks up occasionally and I have had to restart pretty frequently compared to what I did with Yosemite. I don't think that replying to him with "it's a beta" was the best answer, as the other poster did. But, if you are asking this question, betas are likely not for you.
I'm having a real issue with this beta, it stalls and odd bugs all over much more than beta 1. Installed on iPad Air 2 wifi only. The previous had minimal bugs. Never had these stalls before. It's useable but boarder line now. Beta
Try resetting all settings or even reinstalling again.I'm having a real issue with this beta, it stalls and odd bugs all over much more than beta 1. Installed on iPad Air 2 wifi only. The previous had minimal bugs. Never had these stalls before. It's useable but boarder line now. Beta
Oddly enough, one of the apps that was not working on the 1st public beta is now working with the 2nd without the app being updated. It also works when I use slide over and use other apps there. However, it doesn't work with split screen or PIP yet (eagerly awaiting those since this is an app through my cable company that allows me to watch TV on my iOS devices).
I was hoping Reason would work again, but no dice. As far as I am concerned I see no differences between PB1 and PB2. They must be there though... 1.8 GB?
I downloaded and installed th beta on my iMac. When I try to enroll my MacAir I am told that my code is already redeemed. Is there a fix for this?
Certainly quite a few differences: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-9-0-beta-4-bug-fixes-and-changes.1902378/
I think you are supposed to be able re-download it in the purchased section in the app store.
When I go to the Purchased section of the store it shows the first El Capitan Beta. Once I install it will it also enable installation of the second beta?