Apple released the first public beta version for iOS 16 on Monday. That means anyone with an iPhone 8 or newer can try an early version of the next big update for the iPhone, which is expected sometime this fall alongside new iPhone models. Be sure to back up your iPhone or iPad and your Mac using Time Machine before installing beta software," Apple warns on its website. The public beta version released on Monday no longer requires a developer account and is intended to get the public's help squashing bugs before an official release. This year, iOS 16 has several major improvements, especially for its messaging experience in iMessage and Mail.

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