Apple Releases iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 Beta 3 to Developers
iOS 14.6 beta 3 and iPadOS 14.6 beta 3 available now on iPhone and iPad – Apple rolled out iOS 14.6 beta 3 on Monday, just ten days after the previous beta version was released. As always, there are sure to be a few bug fixes and improvements in this update, but even if there aren’t any major new features, you should still install iOS 14.6 beta 3 as soon as possible if you’re on the beta track because dangerous new vulnerabilities are popping up with increasing regularity, and updates keep you protected.
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This update isn’t expected to be as exciting as iOS 14.5, but it does include new functionality for Apple Podcasts Subscriptions as well as the following: “You can now update your iOS or iPadOS software to the latest Release Candidate without deleting the beta profile.” After updating to the Release Candidate, you can choose to update to the next available beta or uninstall the profile to remove your device from the beta program.”
Apple’s iOS 14.6 beta 3 is now available, alongside the corresponding iPad software update for developers, iPadOS 14.6 beta 3. If you’re wondering whether or not your device is compatible with iOS 14 or iPadOS 14, we put together a full list below that contains every compatible device. If your device is on there, you’re good to go:
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE (1st generation)
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPod touch (7th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini 4
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air 2
As you know by now, installing a new iOS or iPadOS beta on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch couldn’t be easier. Just navigate to Settings > General > Software Update and then tap “Download and Install” at the bottom of that page. If you want, you can also install the update through iTunes by connecting your iOS device to your computer. Whichever method you choose, just make sure to back up your device before installing the update.