By Eric Bickford

Waiting to use new software releases is a common practice. By waiting for a few updates or patches, users can avoid many of the initial problems associated with new software releases and enjoy a smoother, more reliable experience.

Software developers, however, often do not have this luxury. Instead, developers are often required to use the latest software to test new features and for compatibility with their apps. And hence, they are not immune to the trials and tribulations of being on the cutting edge of using the latest and greatest software releases.

Want to upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15 BETA or Xcode 16 BETA? Think twice!

After upgrading to macOS Sequoia 15 BETA you may find the current production version of Xcode 15.4 no longer runs. macOS Sequoia requires Xcode 16 BETA. Further, after upgrading to Xcode 16 BETA developers may find that they can no longer run the production version of Xcode 15.4 and hence are unable to submit apps to the AppStore. This can cause a dramatic loss of productivity in the software testing and development process.

How then can developers mitigate that risk and use the new features of Xcode 16 BETA or test their apps against API changes with macOS Sequoia 15 BETA? Take advantage of rapid access to a cost-effective, remote Mac in the cloud to isolate these problems so that they do not infiltrate your production environment and cause chaos that impacts the business.

Development teams within businesses of all sizes have the opportunity to test out the latest macOS Sequoia, SDK’s and new Apple Intelligence tools separately from their production systems by temporarily renting a Mac in the cloud. With the strong security and reliability of Apple hardware such as a Mac mini or Mac Studio, it just makes sense.

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You can download Xcode BETA from any Apple developer account at developer.apple.com