Apple continues beta testing of upcoming updates. This time beta 2 is released for iOS/iPadOS 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1 and tvOS 17.1. Xcode 15.1 beta 1 is available too. Apple also releases SDK and visionOS simulator beta 4.
Warning! Development for visionOS now requires Apple Silicon Macs!
iOS 17.1 beta 2 adds more settings for StandBy widgets. macOS Sonoma 14.1 beta 2 adds warranty information to system settings pane.
watchOS 10.1 beta 2 adds support for Double Tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.
Beta download: Operating Systems
Release notes:
- iOS & iPadOS 17.1 Beta 2 Release Notes
- macOS Sonoma 14.1 Beta 2 Release Notes
- watchOS 10.1 Beta 2 Release Notes (no new release notes for this release)
- tvOS 17.1 Beta 2 Release Notes (no new release notes for this release)
- Xcode 15.1 Beta Release Notes
References:
- Apple releases second iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS 14.1 betas alongside visionOS 1 beta 4
- watchOS 10.1 Beta 2 Adds Support for Double Tap
- macOS Sonoma 14.1 Features New Warranty Coverage Section in System Settings
- Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 2
Recommendations
Developer:
Check apps for compatibility. Consider updating to Apple Silicon Macs, if needed.QA engineer:
Check apps for regressions.PM/DM:
Consider updating to Apple Silicon Macs, if needed.