All articles tagged with #beta release
SpaceXAI and Cursor unveiled Grok Bot, an AI teammate app for iPhone and Mac that signs into your tools, completes work end-to-end, and remembers conversations to improve with use. The beta is live on Mac and iOS, with Windows and Linux versions available and Android coming soon; initial access is limited to select premium subscribers (SuperGrok Heavy, Cursor Ultra, and Cursor Teams Premium).
Apple's iOS 27 Developer Beta 4 adds Siri AI to the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, 16, and 17 line, delivering deeper, on‑device conversational responses that aim to close the gap with rivals like Gemini, while highlighting privacy benefits. The beta improves speed and capability but may still cut off prompts at times, with a September stable release anticipated as Apple pushes a more capable AI assistant across its devices.
Apple released iPadOS 27 developer beta 1 after its WWDC keynote, introducing Siri AI and Liquid Glass UI changes. The beta is available via Settings > General > Software Update for devices enrolled in the developer program. A public beta is expected in early July, but as with all betas, Apple warns it's not for primary devices due to potential bugs and performance issues.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple will release the first iOS 26.4 beta to developers in the week of Feb. 23, previewing Apple Intelligence features and a more personalized Siri, as Apple focuses on performance and bug fixes ahead of iOS 27.
The KDE Plasma 6.6 beta is released for testing, introducing Plasma Login Manager as a modern login/display manager (alongside Plasma Keyboard and Plasma Setup), with an on-screen keyboard option. The update brings Wayland improvements, crash fixes, better BSD support, HDR enhancements, RandR emulation for KWin with XWayland, and support for Intel adaptive sharpening, ahead of a planned stable release around February 17.
Linux Mint 22.3 Beta introduces a revamped app menu, symbolic icons, a new System Information tool, enhanced Nemo file manager with regex search and dual-pane support, a rewritten on-screen keyboard, and various desktop workflow improvements, all based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, with support expected through 2029.
Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.3, expected in late Jan/early Feb, featuring easier Android switching and notification forwarding for third-party devices, with the major Siri upgrade expected in iOS 26.4.
Apple is expected to release the beta of iOS 26.2 as soon as Tuesday, following the public launch of iOS 26.1 on Monday. The update is anticipated to include features like US passport support in Apple Wallet and end-to-end encryption with RCS, with a public release planned for December. The first beta may not introduce major new features, but there is potential for surprises.
Activision has revealed extensive details and gameplay for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, including multiplayer maps, weapons, Zombies mode, and Warzone updates, with the open beta starting October 2nd and the full release scheduled for November 14th.
Apple is expected to release the iOS 26.1 beta either this week or next, following the pattern of previous iOS x.1 updates, with beta releases typically occurring shortly after the main iOS release. Beta testers should prepare for the update soon, likely early to mid next week.
Apple has released the seventh developer beta of iOS 26, which features a redesigned interface, enhanced Apple Intelligence capabilities, and updates to various apps like Phone, Messages, CarPlay, and Wallet. The update is expected to launch in about a month and is compatible with iPhone SE 2nd gen and newer models, with some features limited to newer iPhone 15 and 16 series. The beta includes design tweaks, accessibility improvements, and user feedback-driven changes, with the public beta likely following soon.
Leaked build numbers suggest that the iOS 26 public beta could be released as soon as tomorrow, following the release of developer beta 4, with Apple aiming for a July release for all iOS 26 related OS updates.
An anonymous leaker suggests that the fourth developer betas of iOS 26 and other Apple OS updates will be released around July 22, with public betas following shortly after, likely on July 23, although visionOS 26 will not have a public beta. Apple accidentally made macOS 26 public beta briefly available, indicating the public release will coincide with the developer beta. The article also covers upcoming Apple products and features, including the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, and new CarPlay features.
Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 update is rumored to introduce an AI-driven notification summary feature, similar to Apple's Intelligence suite, initially supporting only Korean. This feature may be exclusive to flagship models, excluding the Galaxy A series. The One UI 7 beta, expected by mid-November, could also include iOS-inspired design elements like a dynamic lock screen and revamped Control Center. The new XJW build suggests significant changes from previous versions, indicating a major overhaul.
Apple has released a beta version of iOS 18, offering new features such as enhanced home screen customization, improved privacy functions, expanded text reactions, satellite messaging, a cleaner inbox, and a redesigned Photos app. Early adopters can sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program to test the new operating system, though they may encounter bugs.