With the boring part out of the way, let's dive into the installation process. By creating a backup on your computer before enrolling in the public beta, you'll have a restore point. You can go back to iOS 14 if you decide iOS 15 isn't stable enough for you, but any iCloud backups made on iOS 15 can't be used to restore a device on iOS 14. The iPad is getting a complete home screen revamp, and multitasking is finally receiving the boost it's needed for years.īefore you rush on to the installation steps below, take a minute to create a backup of your iPhone or iPad on your computer. For example, there are new FaceTime features (allowing Android and PC users to take part for the first time) and iMessage improvements that make it easier to track links and photos your friends have sent.

The update brings plenty of new features to both devices. This public beta means you're free to tinker with the iOS 15 preview to your heart's content.Īpple first announced iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 at WWDC 21 in early June, and is expected to arrive in its fully fledged version sometime this fall. Apart from the hardware, all you need is a willingness to live with software that may not work 100% of the time - no special account necessary, unlike with the iOS 15 developer beta.

The first public betas of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are freshly arrived and ready for your compatible iPhone or iPad (there's also a list at the bottom of this post).

Sarah Tew/CNET This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. We'll tell you everything you need to know about getting it on your phone. The very first glimpse of iOS 15 is here.

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