This free status of that OS X Beta Seed Program will potentially mean that many developers may uptake the pre-release versions of OS X. This way, a lot of bugs and mistakes can be easily ironed out with some feedback, and in truth, this should benefit both Apple and the consumer. Apple has finally realised that charging a fee for pre-release versions of the final free GM isn’t quite right, and for us, the move to introduce the Beta Seed Program is inarguably a step in the right direction. So, if you want to get involved, follow the simple steps below:

  1. Open this link and click on “Join now”. Enter your Apple ID credentials and make a new account.

  2. Once entered, agree to the “Terms and Conditions.”

  3. Now simply, click on the  “Download Beta Access Utility” link to download a package file, which will enroll your Mac for Beta Software Updates.

Once you’re signed up, any pre-release beta builds or updates will be seen through the Mac App Store. Rumours are that Apple will be revamping its OS X interface this year at WWDC, and if they indeed do introduce a iOS 7-style OS X design, we think many users will enroll to try the beta version.