Apple, this week at WWDC 2015, announced new versions of their mobile and desktop operating systems — iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan. Following the announcement, the company provided beta versions of the software to registered developers and announced that the software will be seeded to beta testers sometime next month. If you don’t want to wait, you can get your hands on Apple’s beta software now for a minimal fee.

Beta Software and Device Registration

Before you begin the process of installing beta software from Apple, you should be aware of how the beta program works. Though the OS X Beta versions can be downloaded and installed without restrictions, the iOS beta software requires you to register your device with Apple before you are allowed to install the beta software. There is no easy way around this as Apple checks the registration status of each iOS device as part of the beta installation process.

Register as a Developer

The easiest and most reliable way to get access to iOS 9 and OS X EL Capitan is to register as an Apple developer. Each developer account requires a $99 annual fee that provides you with access to all beta software and developer tools for 12 months. You can download software for a variety of Apple devices, including the Apple Watch, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac.

Since the account is meant for developers who are creating and testing software, each account supports multiple devices, allowing you to add all your iOS devices as well as those owned by friends/family and beta testers. You can register as a developer on Apple’s Developer Portal using your active Apple ID. Once you register and pay for a subscription, you can access Apple’s library of software and manage your registered devices.

Use a Third-Party Service

If you want to get a developer’s copy of iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan without paying for a developer account, you can use a third-party service such as iModZone DownLoads. iMZDL will register your iOS device with Apple through their developer accounts. They also provide copies of the latest iOS and OS X beta versions on their website so you can join and download the software at any point during the beta stage. Each device costs $8 to register and will be eligible to download betas from the initial release in June until the public release in September.

Installing iOS 9 beta to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

UDID Registration, either through your developer account or iMZDL, is the first step in installing a beta version of iOS 9 on your iOS device. You can find your UDID using these instructions and then enter that information at iMZDL or the Apple Developer Center. Once the UDID is out of the way, you can then begin the installation process as follows:

1. Update to the latest version of iTunes by selecting iTunes > Check for Updates.
2. Connect your iOS device to your Mac or PC.
3. Backup your iPhone to save your data.
4. Turn off Find My iPhone as that service will need to be disabled before iOS 9 can be installed.
5. Download the latest iOS Beta for your device either from Apple’s Developer Center or iMZDL’s iOS beta page.
6. When choosing, CDMA refers to Verizon, US Cellular, and Sprint devices while GSM covers every other carrier.
7. Once the download is complete, you can upgrade to iOS 9 beta using the “Restore” option in iTunes.
8. For Mac: Hold down the “Alt/Option” key and hit “Restore” or “Update”.
9. For Windows: Hold down the “Shift” key and hit “Restore” or “Update”.
10. Select the firmware file (.ipsw) you downloaded in a previous step.
11. Wait for the software to install and when prompted, you can restore your data by selecting your most recent backup.

Installing OS X 10.11 El Capitan to your Mac

Installing OS X El Capitan is far easier than installing iOS 9 as there are no registration requirements for OS X. Once you obtain a copy of OS X El Capitan, you can install it freely. You can download a copy of the latest OS X beta from your Apple Developer account or via iMZDL, which makes a copy available for free.

At WWDC 2015, Apple announced new versions of iOS and OS X that are available now to developers for beta testing. Though developers get the first shot at testing the new operating systems, Apple also makes beta versions available to a group of eligible consumers who are interested in demoing Apple’s operating systems before they are released publicly. Continue reading for instructions on how to sign up for this beta program and obtain pre-release versions of Apple’s software.

Apple will be making both iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan available publicly for beta testing in July. Before you can download the software when it is released next month, you have to sign up and be accepted into the beta testing program. Signing up requires only an Apple ID and takes a few minutes of your time.

1. Open Apple’s Beta Software Program web page.
2. Select the blue Sign Up button.
3. Login using your Apple ID.
4. Read and then accept the terms and conditions for beta users.
5. When you’re done, select Accept to submit your online application form.

Apple will then contact you via email when you have been accepted into the program. This email will contain instructions on how to register your iOS or OS X device. It’ll also provide details on how to download and install the current version of the beta software.

The beta software will be a full version of the operating system that will replace your existing version. You should install the operating system on a non-essential device and not your daily driver as the beta may contain bugs and other inaccuracies that affect system performance. Before you being the installation process, you also should backup your iOS or OS X device so you don’t lose any important data.

You should install this beta software after careful consideration as it is not easy to revert to a previously released version of iOS or OS X. If you encounter problems and want to go back, you must first remove the beta software from your system and then reinstall the most recent version of iOS or OS X. Finally, you can restore your data from a previously saved iTunes or Time Machine backup.

Once you have a beta version installed, you can try out the new features of the operating system and report any bugs to Apple. When new releases are available, you can quickly apply these updates incrementally and not worry about having to download and install the entire operating system and all its associated files.

Signatures are handy for adding information to the end of an email. Not only do they provide valuable contact details, they also can be used as a promotional tool to direct people to your website or social profile. Many people use a single email with a unique signature, but what if you have multiple emails and you use them for different purposes such as personal and business? If you an iPhone or iPad use, you can configure the iOS Mail app to use two different signatures so you can segregate your signature information and personalize it for each account. Read on find out how you can setup Mail on your iOS device and enter multiple signatures, including those with an image.

Configure iOS with Multiple Signatures

The ability to use multiple email signatures is available on any iOS device running iOS 6 or higher. All the setup is completed within the settings as follows:

1. Open Settings then select “Mail, Contacts, Calenders.”
2. Scroll down to the Mail section
3. Tap on the option for Signature.
4. Tap on “Per Account” so you can to add an email signature for each email account. You’ll also see a setting for “All Accounts:” Use this option only if you want one signature for all email account.
5. Once you have selected “Per Account”, you can create and edit signatures separately for each email account.

Once the signatures have been saved, there are no other steps you need to take as each signature will be applied automatically when you send an email. You only will need to revisit your signatures if you need to update them with your new contact information.

Adding an Image to Your Signature

Though signatures usually only include text, you can embed a picture, such as the logo of your company, using this simple trick. To add an image, you’ll need sit at your desktop computer and create an email signature with an image, You then can send a message with that signature to an email account that is on your iPhone. When the email is delivered, you can open it on your phone and copy the signature with both the image and the text. With the snippet stored on the clipboard, you now can open the settings as described above and then paste in the signature with the image. Once you save the signature, you can use the next time you send an email

Do you have any tips or tricks for managing your email or signatures on your iPhone? If so, please share them in the comments.