Apple Seeds Golden Master Versions of iOS 10, macOS Sierra to Beta Testers – Final Versions Coming Soon

Apple Seeds Golden Master Versions of iOS 10, macOS Sierra to Beta Testers - Final Versions Coming Soon
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Following Wednesday’s iPhone 7 announcement event, Apple has seeded golden master versions of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra to anyone in its public beta program.

These two releases follow yesterday’s developer beta versions. The iOS 10 update is currently available as an over-the-air download for existing beta testers, and the macOS Sierra GM is available through the Mac App Store’s Updates tab. What this means is that Apple is releasing what is essentially the final versions of its operating systems to public beta testers earlier than the general public will receive it — at least, if no major bugs are discovered.

For anyone not currently in the beta program, you can sign up on Apple’s website here. But there might not be much need to, unless you’re a die-hard early adopter. This close to the final release dates, it’s probably worth it to wait it out and see if any device-breaking bugs are discovered in the next few days.

iOS 10 is one of Apple’s biggest updates in recent memory. It will add a slew of new features, including a completely redesigned Messages app with its own App Store, third-party app support for Siri, an upgraded widget system, and an improved lock screen experience.

macOS Sierra will also bring some exciting new features — including the debut of Siri for Mac computers. It will also include updated iCloud storage integration, Apple Pay support for online shopping, and a Universal Clipboard feature that lets you copy and paste from one device to another.

The general release of iOS 10 is pegged for Sept. 13, and the final version of macOS Sierra is due to be released on Sept. 20.

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