To encourage those testing the company's newest software to submit bugs and issues so they can be fixed before the software's release this fall, Apple is taking extra steps.
Each major update for their respective platforms was announced this week. Members of Apple's developer program will be able to test and run the software on their devices over the summer, even though none of the updates will be available to the general public until later this fall. Testing helps developers prepare their apps for the updates and allows Apple to fix and receive feedback on the updates before they ship to millions of customers.
Pre-release software is usually filled with bugs. The feedback app is pre-installed on the tester's device. Sometimes it's difficult to submit bugs and feedback, and sometimes it's not an issue at all. The lack of feedback makes it harder for Apple to identify and patch bugs before the software is released.
If an Apple device experiences a crash, reboot, or serious bug, the system will prompt the tester to submit the issue to Apple, including any relevant logs that could be used.
Apple gave tips on how to submit effective bug reports. Ensuring that the reports are concise and detailed enough to allow Apple to reproduce the issue is one of the tips Apple has.
In the past, Apple has had to contend with buggy and unstable software updates.
With a slate of new software updates coming this fall, Apple hopes the new pop-up and advisory to developers will help it find and address issues before the updates launch, which will result in a more stable experience for customers. There will be a chance for members of the public to try out the new operating systems later next month.
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