All articles tagged with #beta 8
Apple has released beta 8 of iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27, with iPadOS 27 and tvOS 27 now available to public beta testers. The updates are primarily bug fixes and refinements ahead of the release candidate next week, with final shipping versions expected in a couple of weeks.
Apple has released macOS Golden Gate Beta 8 for developers, bringing a UI refresh (Liquid Glass opacity, transparency slider, fewer menu icons, uniform toolbars, edge-to-edge sidebars) and a Siri AI overhaul with Spotlight integration, a new Siri app, and customizable voices, plus Visual Intelligence, Write with Siri, and AI photo editing in Photos. It also adds AI-driven organization in Safari, automatic weak-password updates in Passwords, and a revamped Image Playground. Developers can download it by going to System Settings > General > Software Update; beta updates require enabling and a free developer account.
Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is out for Pixel devices (including the Pixel 6 series), focusing on bug fixes such as audio framework glitches, Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock connectivity, NFC tag reads, and fingerprint unlock improvements; you can join Google's Android Beta Program to test it this weekend.
Apple has likely completed iOS 26 beta testing after releasing beta 8, indicating the final stages before the official release.