Apple iPadOS 17 preview: Setting Stage Manager free

Apple released its public beta program for iOS 17, iPad OS 17, macOS 14 Sonoma and watchOS 10 along with the Apple TV and HomePod in the middle of July. The program gives regular users a chance to preview and help test the unfinished software updates expected to arrive for Apple’s hardware lineup later this year. That said, it’s important to keep in mind the software isn’t finished, which means there are bugs and battery life issues. For that reason, it’s a good idea to only install any of the betas if you’re willing to deal with the occasional hiccup or have a secondary device you can use for testing.