Apple is very clear about this and the information is displayed when you sign up for the public beta program and it can also be found by going to http://beta.apple.com and by clicking on the Frequently Asked Questions link. Here is what is said about confidentiality:
Is the public beta software confidential? Yes, the public beta software is Apple confidential information. Don’t install the public beta software on any systems you don't directly control or that you share with others. Don’t blog, post screen shots, tweet, or publicly post information about the public beta software, and don't discuss the public beta software with or demonstrate it to others who are not in the Apple Beta Software Program. If Apple has publicly disclosed technical information about the public beta software, it is no longer considered confidential. Read our Terms for full details. I guess the "if Apple has disclosed technical information about the public beta" could mean that any features demonstrated during the keynote could be discussed? Anyhow, I agree that with a relatively small percentage of Viphone members probably running the beta, it is probably not the place for discussion, maybe if you are interested in such a discussion you could start a list dedicated to this. As for built numbers, yes, Apple Developer Beta 3 became public Beta 1 and this is the case since registered developers had access to a first beta on the day of the keynote on June 10. A second developer built was released 2 weeks or so later and then the third developer built was considered sufficiently polished by Apple to become public beta 1. The first 2 builts did not include, for example, the News app and full access to Apple Music. Regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Juan Hernandez Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: iOS 9 to my knowledge there is not an nvda with the public beta. But, to be make 100% sure I’ve emailed apple and what a reply about this. I will post my reply from apple as soon as I can. Best, > On Jul 12, 2015, at 1:05 PM, Steve Vandecar <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello all, > > I would like someone to explain to me why there is a NDA associated with a > public beta. Anyone in who wants the beta can get it so why not discuss it? > > Thanks > Steve > >> On Jul 12, 2015, at 12:58 PM, Daniel Miller <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> That’s the exact rout I’m taking. That’s not to say the software has gotten >> worse over the years, I just want to save the $99 for other more important >> expenses. >>> On Jul 12, 2015, at 12:11 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I am currently still signed up for the Apple developer program and >>> installed via iTunes after downloading the full installer package. My >>> annual Apple Developer subscription is coming up for renewal at the end of >>> July, but I don't think I am going to renew it especially since I am also >>> registered for the public beta program and while I used to enjoy getting my >>> hands on a new iOS version right after WWDC, I am not that keen about it >>> any more and happily wait a month or six weeks for the public beta. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of M. Taylor >>> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2015 1:14 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: iOS 9 >>> >>> Hello Sieghard, >>> >>> Did you install iOS 9 Beta over-the-air or via iTunes? If you installed >>> OTA, from which website did you obtain the installation profile? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Sieghard Weitzel >>> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2015 5:58 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: iOS 9 >>> >>> As others have already pointed out, the public beta program is free. >>> However, especially the first public beta can often have many bugs and you >>> really have to be willing to put up with those. In this case, the third >>> beta for developers became the first public beta and I can assure you that >>> there are issues with various aspects of iOS. Apps may crash or not load at >>> all, SIRI and Voiceover may not function as expected and so on. Being on >>> the cutting edge can be fun, but it is not for the faint of heart. If you >>> rely on your iOS device a lot and don't have a secondary device like an >>> iPad or iPod Touch you could use for the beta I'd think twice. I have been >>> enrolled in the developer program and have beta tested at least the last 3 >>> or so iOS versions, but in the case of iOS 9 I downgraded back to 8.4 after >>> Beta 2 came out and I believe I will wait until at least one more beta >>> version has been released before trying it again. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Sieghard >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Jennie Facer >>> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 10:56 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: iOS 9 >>> >>> Is the beta free for anyone to install? I know you can't talk about what >>> features and stuff, but I was just curious if I could install it, or do I >>> have to pay? >>> >>> Jenn >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >>> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any >>> questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a >>> member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators >>> directly rather than posting on the list itself. 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