Testing iOS Betas and the Best Way to Go About it If You're Technically Not an App Developer

By patrick kelly, 29 March, 2015

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Apple Beta Releases

Hi,
Since I guess the IOS 8.3 public beta test isn't accepting anymore applications from what I can see from the web site, I was wondering the best course of action to take when I arrive at the tell us about yourself page.
Am I going to get in trouble if I provide answers that aren't accurate, since I'm just applying to the program to be an additional tester, and am not developing any apps?
Money isn't the issue here, I just don't want anyone coming after me is all, so I figured I'd post this here.

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Comments

By Chessie the Railroad Kitten on Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 01:49

When I signed up for the developer program, I indicated that I was an independent accessibility tester and have had no issues.

By Lielle Ben simon on Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 01:59

Hi! I have no the pablick ios beta program, but if i am get invetation from apple or evrey other way i am happy to help.

By patrick kelly on Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 02:50

Ok, I clicked sign up and it was asking how long I've developed apps and such. Wasn't sure what to put for the questions like that under tell us about yourself..