The query concerns the anticipated release timeframe for Apple’s next major mobile operating system iteration available for wider, non-developer testing. It focuses on the period during which individuals outside of Apple’s internal development teams and registered developers can access and evaluate a pre-release version.
Access to such pre-release versions provides users with an opportunity to experience new features and interface changes before the official general release. This benefits Apple by gathering user feedback on stability and functionality, allowing for adjustments and improvements before the software is distributed to all users. Historically, these programs have played a crucial role in refining software releases.