Apple today introduced the second beta versions of the upcoming iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 updates to public beta testers, with the beta versions coming two weeks after the initial iOS and iPadOS 17.6 developer betas.

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Public beta testers can get the beta by opening the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping the Beta Updates option, and switching to iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 Public Beta. Registration on Apple’s beta testing website is required.

The new additions Apple promised for iOS 17 have all been implemented at this point, so it’s not clear what will be included in iOS 17.6, and no features were revealed in the developer betas.

With Apple now shifting its focus to iOS 18, it’s likely that iOS 17.6 will include bug fixes and other improvements under the hood.

Apple has also rolled out the second public beta of the upcoming watchOS 10.6 and tvOS 17.6 updates.

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