Apple has released public beta 2 for its upcoming fall software updates, including iPadOS 17 and others. This follows the recent developer beta 4 release for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and iPadOS 17. The new public beta builds are now available for iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and HomePod 17.

Interested users can enroll in Apple's free public beta program at beta.apple.com. Once enrolled, the beta software can be installed through the 'Software Update' section in the device's Settings.

Key new features in public beta 2 include an 'Automatic Downloads' option in the Apple TV app, customizable preview text lines for Siri chats, personalized Adaptive mode for AirPods in Control Center, and a 'Zoom Photos to Fill' setting in the Photos app. The update also incorporates various bug fixes, refinements, and new splash screens for features like Siri AI and system applications.