Apple Releases Third Public Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the third betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its launch. The third betas come two weeks after the second betas. The third public beta features the same content that's in the fifth developer beta.

Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, tapping on the Software Update section and toggling on the iOS 17 Public Beta option.

iOS 17 adds a new StandBy option for the iPhone, allowing it to serve as an information hub when it is in a horizontal position and connected to a charger. StandBy mode displays the time, Live Activities, incoming notifications, and tons of widgets.

Speaking of widgets, widgets you use on the Lock Screen and Home Screen are interactive, so you can do things like control a smart light or check off a Reminder without opening an app. Autocorrect is smarter than before, and it's easier to correct mistakes with a quick tap.

AirDrop has a new NameDrop feature for quickly sharing contact information with a person nearby, and the Phone app has customizable Contact Posters that let you choose what people see when you call them.

Live Voicemail shows the voicemail that someone is leaving right on your Lock Screen so you can pick up if it's important, and the Messages app has a refined look and a Check-In feature that's meant to help you get to your destination safely.

FaceTime supports video messages so you can leave a video voicemail if someone misses a call, plus you can use it on the Apple TV. Safari has a locked private browsing window and a password sharing feature, and better tracking prevention. The Maps app now works offline, the Photos app can recognize your pets, and Visual Look Up works with food, symbols, videos, and more.

There's a new mood tracking feature available in the Health app, and later this year, Apple also plans to add a journaling app.

For a complete overview of all of the new features in iOS 17, we have a dedicated iOS 17 roundup. iPadOS 17 also has some iPad-only features like a revamped Lock Screen, with details available in our separate iPadOS 17 roundup.

Apple has also released new public betas of watchOS 10 and tvOS 17.

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[Appleandy]

Now with 50% more spyware #MoodTracking

 

[smithc]

Anyone using the beta having any issues? I'm always hesitant, but beta 3 is usually stable enough to start using.

 

[Big Apple Tim]

If it thinks you’re very happy does it then try to sell you a load of Apple stuff to treat yourself?

 

[supremedesigner]

Has anyone tried Facetime video messaging (like the voicemail)? Will it work on the older iOS?

 

[skier8689]

Anyone using the beta having any issues? I'm always hesitant, but beta 3 is usually stable enough to start using.

I've had it on my 14 pro since Public Beta 1 and its great aside from the occasional glitch in 3rd party apps.

 

[GIZBUG]

Anyone using the beta having any issues? I'm always hesitant, but beta 3 is usually stable enough to start using.

It’s a beta
There are almost always issues

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

If it thinks you’re very happy does it then try to sell you a load of Apple stuff to treat yourself?

If it thinks you're very sad, does it then try to sell you a load of Apple stuff to heal yourself?

If it thinks you're neither happy nor sad, does it try to sell you a lot of Apple stuff to resolve your indecisiveness?

 

[Iscariote]

It’s a beta
There are almost always issues

Most of us have used the public betas for the last few years, I haven't had any issues that were deal breakers. Maybe something crashed here or there or my battery wasn't as good as it was, but by beta 3 I've never bricked a phone or anything close to that.

 

[jakeuten]

I'm jumping in. I'm ready for improved auto-correct and predictive text above all else.

 

[PowerMacBook]

also WatchOS new beta

 

[Unregistered 4U]

I'm jumping in. I'm ready for improved auto-correct and predictive text above all else.

And a Safari that doesn’t just refuse to refresh YouTube.com or play video without a restart.

 

[tfigs]

My first beta of the summer. Let’s do this!!

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

What’s this build number?
Dev Beta is (21A5303d), and I’m having trouble going back to Public Beta and updating today’s release. Last week, I did that without issue.

 

[gruversm]

Now with 50% more spyware #MoodTracking

Maybe you #OptOut of this feature?

 

[gruversm]

I've had it on my 14 pro since Public Beta 1 and its great aside from the occasional glitch in 3rd party apps.

The battery life was horrendous in the earlier Betas. Much better now!

 

[get-a-mac]

CarPlay has been awful up til now. Interface freezes, phone calls have choppy audio. (2020 Camry) I’m hoping this update will fix these problems. I’ve tried to report all problems to Apple going along.

 

[scouser75]

I want to update but still getting the unable to check for update message. Had this for a few days now.

 

[Rob9874]

I would also recommend installing the PB. I've had it since PB1, and it's been fine. Occasionally the text box in Messages wasn't there, but you just slide the keyboard down and up again, and it comes back. Don't see that much in PB2 (haven't gotten 3 yet).

Not sure Autocorrect is improved. It's different for sure. I've seen this issue a few times: I typed tonorrow in Messages and it wasn't corrected. So I edited it, deleting the last 6 letters to correct the n. When I got down to "To" it suggested the rest of the word "morrow", but I typed the rest out. What resulted was "tomorrow morrow". It gave me the suggested "morrow" anyway.

Also, I've started sentences with "No", and it suggests an "ah" at the end of it. (Not sure why, I don't know a Noah). The method to accept a suggestion is to hit space. I'm hitting space after No anyway, so it thinks I want Noah. Frustrating.

 

[Rob9874]

I want to update but still getting the unable to check for update message. Had this for a few days now.

I'm seeing this all day today too.

 

[one more]

CarPlay has been awful up til now. Interface freezes, phone calls have choppy audio. (2020 Camry) I’m hoping this update will fix these problems. I’ve tried to report all problems to Apple going along.

I have been running iOS 17 since PB1 and have not had any issues with CarPlay. Perhaps flag it out to your car’s manufacturer too?

 

[Minato1990]

Yeah I’ma take the jump now and with the public beta for my Ultra


LEEEEEEEEEEEEROOOOOOYYYYYY JENNNNKIIIINNNNNS!

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

Beta 3 runs very smooth thus far. iOS17 is for me personally the most exiting iOS upgrade. Very excited about it.

 

[get-a-mac]

I have been running iOS 17 since PB1 and have not had any issues with CarPlay. Perhaps flag it out to your car’s manufacturer too?

I’ll followup with Apple and reach out to Toyota. The problem still exists in public beta 3. 🙁

 

[Ntombi]

I want to update but still getting the unable to check for update message. Had this for a few days now.

Have you also had issues with Apple Music? Both issues started at the same time for me.