Developers can download a new beta of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4 and visionOS 1.1. For public testers this test version of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, tvOS 17.4 and watchOS 10.4 will be available later.
The new software updates add some new features and capabilities including sideloading of apps in the EU, game streaming apps allowed in the App Store, new emoji and more. The final version is expected this spring.
Install beta version
Before you can receive the public betas, you must first install the beta program on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV. You can read in detail how to do this here.
Once it’s installed, you can download the beta on your iPhone or iPad via Settings â–¸ General â–¸ Software Update or via iTunes. Download the beta for macOS via  â–¸ System Settings â–¸ General â–¸ Software Update. Click here for more information about updating on other devices.
We recommend only installing the betas on devices you don’t use every day. In the event of problems, a complete repair of your device may be necessary. In addition, betas slow down your device and drastically reduce battery life.
iOS 17 beta
02/20/2024: iOS 17.4 beta 4 + public beta
- Check detailed battery information for iPhone 15 (Pro) via Settings â–¸ Battery
- Renewed welcome Hello screen
- CarPlay now includes a new option to display information about upcoming maneuvers via a new view accessible via the configuration button at the top right of the main Maps screen
02/13/2024: iOS 17.4 beta 3 + public beta
06/02/2024: iOS 17.4 beta 2 + public beta
01/25/2024: iOS 17.4 beta 1 + public beta
- App sideloading in the EU
- NFC chip in iPhone opened to enable alternatives to Apple Pay in Europe
- Users must set default browsers
- Web engine for browsers opened in the EU, apps based on Safari are no longer an issue
- Game streaming apps allowed in the App Store
- Podcasts supports automatically generated transcriptions
- Replace Listen Now tab with ‘Home’ in Podcasts and Music app
- Siri can read messages in different languages
- A set of new emoji including horizontal shaking head, Fenix, mushroom and lime wedge
- Ability to always enable security delay on stolen device protection
- In Germany, users can say ‘Siri’ instead of ‘Hey Siri’ to activate the assistant
- Play music together (SharePlay) on HomePod and Apple TV
- Live activity support for Stopwatch in Clock app
iPadOS 17 beta
02/20/2024: iPadOS 17.4 beta 4 + public beta
- Renewed welcome Hello screen
2024-02-13: iPadOS 17.4 beta 3 + public beta
06/02/2024: iPadOS 17.4 beta 2 + public beta
01/25/2024: iPadOS 17.4 beta 1 + public beta
- Game streaming apps allowed in the App Store
- Podcasts supports automatically generated transcriptions
- Replace Listen Now tab with ‘Home’ in Podcasts and Music app
- Siri can read messages in different languages
- A set of new emoji including horizontal shaking head, Fenix, mushroom and lime wedge
- In Germany, users can say ‘Siri’ instead of ‘Hey Siri’ to activate the assistant
- Play music together (SharePlay) on HomePod and Apple TV
watchOS 10 beta
02/20/2024: watchOS 10.4 beta 4 + public beta
- Series 9 and Ultra 2 users can temporarily disable the double-tap gesture when a Vision Pro is active so that no false actions are performed.
2024-02-13: watchOS 10.4 beta 3 + public beta
06/02/2024: watchOS 10.4 beta 2 + public beta
01/29/2024: watchOS 10.4 beta 1 + public beta
- A set of new emoji including horizontal shaking head, Fenix, mushroom and lime wedge
macOS Sonoma beta
02/20/2024: macOS Sonoma 14.4 beta 4 + public beta
no details for the time being
2024-02-13: macOS Sonoma 14.4 beta 3 + public beta
06/02/2024: macOS Sonoma 14.4 beta 2 + public beta
01/29/2024: macOS Sonoma 14.4 beta 1 + public beta
- Podcasts supports automatically generated transcriptions
- Replace Listen Now tab with ‘Home’ in Podcasts and Music app
- Siri can read messages in different languages
- A set of new emoji including horizontal shaking head, Fenix, mushroom and lime wedge
- In Germany, users can say ‘Siri’ instead of ‘Hey Siri’ to activate the assistant
tvOS 17 beta
2024-02-20: tvOS 17.4 beta 4 + public beta
no details for the time being
2024-02-13: tvOS 17.4 beta 3 + public beta
06/02/2024: tvOS 17.4 beta 2 + public beta
2024-01-25: tvOS 17.4 beta 1 + public beta
- Play music together (SharePlay) on HomePod and Apple TV
HomePod software 17 beta
As a tester, you can install a test version of the software as soon as it becomes available via Home â–¸ three dots â–¸ Home settings â–¸ Software update â–¸ HomePod beta updates.
visionOS 1
Developers can use the software for Testing Apple Vision Pro in the Xcode simulator.
02/20/2024: visionOS 1.1 beta 3
No details for the time being
2024-02-13: visionOS 1.1 beta 2
The update adds support for iMessage key authentication and adds Apple device management to the Vision Pro. This functionality allows corporate and educational IT departments to manage Vision Pro headsets the same way they manage iPhones, iPads and Macs.
06/02/2024: visionOS 1.1 beta 1
- Possibility to restore the Vision Pro to factory settings if you have forgotten your access code
- Improvements for Persona, digital version of the user
Sign up for public betas
By logging in with your Apple ID this page it is possible to register for the public betas. You can read here how to install the betas on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or other Apple device, together with additional information.
Read all about the new software updates
iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 contain a lot of new features and capabilities. We have already discussed this in detail and can be found below.
- All tips for iOS 17
- All tips for iPadOS 17
- All tips for macOS Sonoma
- All tips for watchOS 10
- All tips for tvOS 17
Downgrade iOS 17 and macOS
If you have any problems with the beta, you can choose to uninstall the beta version and go back to the last official version. Fortunately, you can easily downgrade iOS 17 and go back to the previous version of macOS.