iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2 Brings New Catch-Up Feature to Beta Testers
iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2 update started rolling out by Apple to developers and beta testers on Monday. It builds on the first developer beta that rolled out last week, alongside the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2. While it doesn’t bring many new features, the update is said to improve overall performance and enhance stability. It is expected to be the last major iOS 17 update, following iOS 18’s announcement at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10 and its likely rollout later this year.
iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2
Apple has rolled out a new Catch Up feature to the Apple TV app, with the latest iOS 17.6 beta (through 9to5Mac). This allows users to watch highlights and key moments from their favorite sports games if they weren’t able to watch from the beginning. Instead of watching the entire game from the beginning, they can jump right into the action-packed scenarios.
First announced in June as part of the MLS Season Pass, the feature is now making its way to the Apple TV app with the iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2 update. Beta testers will be able to try out the feature before it rolls out to all users on the stable channel.
In addition to this feature, it brings solutions to various problems. According to Apple’s release notesAddresses an issue that causes playback issues on Bluetooth audio output headphones with specific AVAudioSession configurations.
Reinstalling an app from a marketplace no longer disables the home screen icon. The update also fixes a notification bug that occurred when an app installed from a marketplace with an expired license failed to launch.
In addition to the iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2 update, Apple also rolled out the second developer betas for iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, tvOS 17.6, and visionOS 1.3 to beta testers. The stable versions are expected to roll out to users in the coming weeks.
How to get the update
iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2 update can be downloaded by registering as a developer through the Apple Developer Program. Until last year, users had to pay $99 (approximately Rs. 8,000) per year, but the program is now free for all users who sign up with their Apple ID.
Because Apple is running beta programs for iOS 17 and iOS 18 simultaneously, users must indicate which operating system they want to use when signing up for beta versions of Apple’s operating systems.
