watchOS 9 Public Beta: How To Enroll Your Apple Watch
Apple Watch users eager to try out the latest features set to arrive on their smartwatch can enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program, which lets anyone run watchOS 9 months before the software is released to the public. The upcoming software upgrade was first announced in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, an event primarily focused on developers and software. The full version is slated for release later this fall to compatible Apple Watch models alongside the company's newest offerings in the smartwatch category. Though Apple makes improvements to watchOS year-round, the biggest changes are reserved for yearly upgrades. To test out these features early, the company provides the Apple Beta Software Program for users willing to accept the risks that come with running a pre-release software version.
The process of developing a new version of watchOS is complex, and is an ongoing effort, but it can be broken down into broad stages. Most of the work takes place behind the scenes before the newest software is even announced. After it is first announced at WWDC, a developer beta software program opens that is reserved exclusively for developers — but can be downloaded by anyone through third-party sites. This period is the most unstable release of the software version, and gives developers and ample amount of time to ensure their applications will continue to work with the next version of watchOS. The developer beta is the only pre-release version for a few weeks, and a public beta follows that anyone can download directly from Apple.
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There are a few caveats to enrolling in the Apple Beta Software Program that apply exclusively to the Apple Watch. First, it
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