Apple publishes beta 2 for iOS/iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5 and visionOS 1.2. Also, Xcode 15.4 beta is available.
App installation through web link is now available in iOS 17.5 for EU users. Apple fixes Jerusalem flag autosuggestion in iOS.
Apple Developer: Web Distribution now available in iOS 17.5 beta 2 and App Store Connect
Release notes:
- iOS & iPadOS 17.5 Beta 2 Release Notes
- macOS Sonoma 14.5 Beta 2 Release Notes
- watchOS 10.5 Beta 2 Release Notes
- tvOS 17.5 Beta 2 Release Notes
- visionOS 1.2 Beta 2 Release Notes
- Xcode 15.4 Beta Release Notes
References:
- Jerusalem Flag autoprediction bug is fixed in iOS 17.5 developer beta
- Apple rolls out second beta round, including EU Web Distribution in iOS 17.5
- How iOS Web Distribution works in the EU in iOS 17.5
- New iOS 17.5 Beta Lets EU iPhone Users Download Apps Directly From Websites
- iOS 17.5 beta 2 coming today with new Web Distribution sideloading feature in the EU
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