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Apple released the macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta for Apple Silicon Macs via the Apple Beta Software Program. Before upgrading, back up with Time Machine; Intel Macs are no longer supported. Supported Macs include Apple Silicon models listed by Apple. To install, enroll in the Beta Program, then in System Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates select macOS 27 Golden Gate Public Beta and click Upgrade Now.
Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 27 (and iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27), opening testing to non-developers ahead of a fall stable release. iPhone 11 and newer remain compatible; Macs with Intel aren’t supported for macOS 27, and some older iPads are dropped. The update introduces a Liquid Glass design, faster app launches (~30%), faster Photos loads (~70%), and quicker AirDrop transfers (~80%), with Siri AI as a central feature (EU limitations apply). Betas can have bugs, so install at your own risk via the Apple Beta Software Program.
iOS 26 public beta is expected to be released soon, likely around July 23, offering new features like Liquid Glass design, live translations, and updates to CarPlay and Messages. To try it, users need to join the Apple Beta Software Program, with compatibility limited to certain iPhone models. The beta allows users to test new features and provide feedback to Apple.
Apple is expected to release the iOS 26 public beta soon, following its beta testing phase, with instructions on how to enroll and install it on supported iPhones. Users should be cautious of potential issues and data loss when installing beta software, especially on primary devices.
Apple will soon offer public beta testing for AirPods firmware updates through the Apple Beta Software Program, starting in July, allowing users to test new features like improved audio quality, studio recording, and camera remote functions without needing a developer account.
Apple announced new features for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2, including studio-quality audio recording with Voice Isolation and a camera remote feature that allows users to take photos or start/stop video recordings by pressing and holding the AirPods stem. These features will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month as part of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.