How to download the iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13 public betas


iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13 are available in public beta, and you can download and install them now. The process for installing each is a bit different, but we’ll walk through what’s new and how to get the new software on your device.
Unless you’re enrolled in Apple’s developer program, this is your first opportunity to try out the new software in beta. These betas will update periodically, culminating in the final release, which we expect at the end of summer. It’ll likely be timed around the new hardware announcements made at Apple’s annual September event.
First, the usual word of warning about beta software: these releases may seem stable, but they could contain bugs that won’t be squashed until the final releases roll out later in 2019. So unless you don’t mind rolling the dice with app compatibility and other issues that could impact battery life and other critical functions, perhaps it’s best to wait, difficult as that may be.
We’ve included some issues that we’ve encountered during our time with each of the public betas. Your experience may differ, but if you do decide to install, make sure to back up your data first.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MACOS CATALINA BEFORE INSTALLING THE BETA

Of the several new features coming to macOS Catalina, Catalyst has received the most buzz. Codenamed “Marzipan,” Catalyst allows iPad developers to port their apps over to macOS. Twitter was one of the first companies to announce that it’s utilizing the feature to bring its app back to the Mac.
If you own an iPad that runs the iPadOS software (see below), Catalina’s new Sidecar feature (pictured in the lead image above) will let you wirelessly connect the iPad to your Mac as a secondary display, complete with touch support. Apps that are confirmed to work in Sidecar mode currently include Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Illustrator, and iWork, though you can just use the iPad as an extension of your desktop if you wish.
Another important feature is Voice Control, an accessibility feature that allows people to navigate through macOS Catalina with voice dictation, eliminating the need for physical switches and triggers that mimic mouse and keyboard actions.

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