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You can now download iOS 10.3 beta 1 firmware for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Here’s what’s new in the update.
Developers can now download iOS 10.3 beta on their mobile devices
Some time ago, it was rumored that Apple would eventually release the beta version of iOS 10.3 on a certain Dated. Although the rumor has completely missed the release date, developers can download the beta version of iOS 10.3 to their registered mobile devices today.
As you can already see, the new firmware is intended for developers only. Therefore, membership in the Apple Developer Program is required. This is something that will cost you $ 99 on an annual basis. If you’ve got membership right at your fingertips, then you’re good to go.
How to download iOS 10.3 beta
There are two routes you can take to install iOS 10.3 beta on your device. The first one is clear and simple: download the IPSW restore image from Apple’s developer portal and restore through iTunes. As you might expect, this will erase everything from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, but give you a clean pre-release install to play with. If your files are extremely important to you, you’ll be happy to know that you can download the update over the air as well. Simply go to the Apple Developer Program website, then go to Downloads, then just type in the Configuration profile Of the. Once the profile is installed, go to Settings> General> Software update on your device, and then tap Download and install. Whatever route you take, be sure to save everything first.
What’s new in iOS 10.3 beta
On the feature side, the beta of iOS 10.3 brings quite a few things to the table. If you are an AirPods owner, you will be happy to hear that Apple has added Find my AirPods in the Find my iphone application. Even the Weather app gets new 3D Touch action. Apple even added extended support for HomeKit-enabled switch accessories for those deep in home automation. Heck, the Settings app also gets a new security section. Finally, you can now ask Siri for cricket scores.
Conclude
We will dig deeper into the beta of iOS 10.3 and report our findings. In the meantime, if you are not a developer, we suggest that you do not update because it is not yet clear how stable (or unstable) the firmware is for daily use. If you still feel the adrenaline rush, go ahead and install the new beta on your device. Just make sure you do this on an iPhone or iPad that isn’t your daily driver.
