iOS 11 Public Beta 4 is out: stop what you're doing and update

This morning the iPhone nabbed another iOS 11 Beta update, this time to Beta 4. This version of the software is NOT for developers only, it's for anyone who wishes to take a peek – but be warned, even a public access Beta is still a Beta. For now we're taking a peek at what's included here in this update just before the rest of the world gets it and loads it.

This update removes the iCloud Messages feature and brings about a number of improvements behind the scenes to performance and glitch-fixing bits. This update also brings a new Control Center Music widget – and adds a bit of music feature magic with the ability to easily send music to AirPlay device. In this update is also a set of tiny changes – like new icons for Settings and the device's standard Camera app.

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This update is extremely similar to that of the standard Public Beta 4 released recently for developers. At this point the developer side of this update schedule is up to 5 – and that'll be out for the public soon, too. Expect iOS 11 to be out fully only when Apple releases their next wave of iPhones, likely this September.

For more information on what iOS 11 is all about in its full final form, have a peek at the timeline below. There we've got so much information about iOS 11 that your head will spin. There's another warning there for the Public Beta, too – just in case you had any doubts.

This update can be attained as previous iOS Beta releases have been, by signing up for the Public Beta program. Have a peek at our guide to learn how to get this public beta, then make it happen for yourself. Again, this Public Beta may be public, but it's still a beta – so make sure you know what you're in for!