The iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 public beta is just around the corner and you probably can’t wait to install it.

Apple just released the third beta of iOS 17. Historically, that means the first public beta is likely imminent. What’s more, this year’s betas are among the most stable in years. But are they worth installing now? Are there any features that are so compelling that you should have them right now? And what about the fact that the developer betas are already available to everyone?

"Battery life is spot on. We've never seen such long-lasting power on a beta. Very impressed," says the Twitter account Is iOS 17 Stable?. "We tested our 13 pro max today for a full day of daily use, including browsing and a LOT of time on Threads, and we still have a solid 25% left. Awesome. Only let down by a few bugs."

Apple makes beta versions of its various operating systems available before each incremental release, but every summer at WWDC, it announces the next major versions for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. Then, it releases the final version in the fall, usually to coincide with new iPhone hardware.