Apple is being surprisingly generous with its new iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan. The operating systems have not even been released yet, but you can see them in action if you know where to look.
On July 9, Apple made an uncommon move, releasing the upcoming iPhone and iPad beta software to the public for a sneak peek. In the past, only developers were allow to get an advanced look at an Apple iOS.
So how can you get in on the action?
You can sign up for access on the Apple website. From there, you enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program, which gives your Mac or iOS device access to the OS X and iOS public betas, as well as subsequent updates. It appears the move is to get feedback from customers. The software comes with a Feedback Assistant app that prompts users to send information about the performance of the iOS.
The iOS X will feature a revamped News app and a beefed up Siri who will now deliver “deep linking,” which allow your iPhone to deliver you smarter, context-based information from across multiple apps. But Apple warns that since it is a beta, it will probably have numerous kinks to work out. They recommend downloading the upgrade on a secondary phone and backup your device.
The upgraded operating system is set to be widely released in September
