Apple releases new test versions of iOS, watchOS and OS X

Apple released new beta versions of its latest operating systems iOS 9, watchOS 2 and OS X 10.11 El Capitan on Tuesday evening. iOS 9 reportedly includes a program to temporarily remove apps to make way for system updates.

The versions come in over-the-air and mainly offer bug fixes. Still, the latest iOS test version has a new addition to manage storage space, Macrumors discovered. This is a pop-up that suggests users with too little space to download the update to uninstall apps. That way, they can free up space for important system updates. In the past, it was not always possible to install software updates due to insufficient space. After installation, the deleted apps are automatically restored and all data is restored, so that users are not inconvenienced.

Apple introduced iOS 9 at the beginning of this month. The new version of Apple’s mobile operating system focuses on improvements for virtual assistant Siri and new features for iPads, among other things. It’s probably also about higher screen resolutions, hinting at the arrival of a larger iPad.

The American manufacturer also released a new test version for watchOS 2, the operating system of the Apple Watch, on Tuesday. The update was withdrawn shortly after after users reported problems updating. The new version will probably be released later. WatchOS 2, announced earlier this month, will allow users to change the watchface into their own photo or photo album. In addition, there is also a new function, which is called Complications. Allows developers to add information from other apps to Watch.

Finally, Apple released a new beta version for the new OS X version called El Capitan, which mainly contains bug fixes. El Capitan, formally known as OS X 10.11, includes improvements to the interface. The update also brings many changes under the hood. For example, apps should load 40 percent faster.