Rumor suggests Apple will announce TestFlight for macOS next week

Apple immediately confirmed its subsequent special event for November 10 that can doubtless be centered on Mac bulletins. And now, a brand new rumor from The Verifier means that the corporate is planning to formally deliver the TestFlight platform to the Mac subsequent week.

For those who’re unfamiliar with TestFlight, it’s a platform for testing beta apps the place builders can supply early entry to their apps for iOS customers earlier than they attain the App Retailer. For now, Apple presents TestFlight solely for iOS units (together with Apple Watch and Apple TV). Nonetheless, a macOS model of TestFlight might be on the best way.

Earlier this yr, The Verifier heard from sources that Apple was engaged on TestFlight for macOS, which might most likely be introduced at WWDC 2020. That, after all, by no means occurred — however now, The Verifier has mentioned that TestFlight for Mac is formally coming subsequent week as a part of Apple’s November occasion bulletins.

The knowledge was shared immediately by The Verifier editor Avi David on Twitter, which was later corroborated by the weblog’s profile on the social community. The weblog claims that Apple will lastly announce the Mac model of TestFlight on November 10 throughout its occasion.

Curiously, Apple up to date the TestFlight app for iOS in August with a new icon following the macOS Large Sur design tips, which means that the corporate is the truth is making ready a Mac model of its beta testing platform.

It’s price mentioning that, though The Verifier has a combined observe report of leaks, the weblog was proper about iOS 14 supporting all iPhone and iPad fashions appropriate with iOS 13, in addition to Apple dropping support for Apple Watch Collection 1 and Collection 2 in watchOS 7.

We’ll have to attend till subsequent week to see what occurs. 9to5Mac may have full protection of the “Yet another factor” Apple occasion on November 10 at 10 a.m. PT.

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