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Apple is providing testers in its developer beta program with the release candidates of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, meaning a release is in the near future.
iOS 17
iOS 17Developers signed up to test betas can pick up the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating their iPhone or iPad through the Settings app options. Public betas typically surface a short while after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple Beta Software Program website.
Apple hands out release candidates for iOS 17.2 & iPadOS 17.2
Apple hands out release candidates for iOS 17.2 & iPadOS 17.2
