All articles tagged with #developer beta
Apple released the fifth beta of macOS Golden Gate to developers, two weeks after Beta 4, adding UI refinements (improved Liquid Glass opacity, a transparency slider, uniform toolbars, edge-to-edge sidebars, and fewer menu icons) and Siri AI integration in Spotlight with a chat-style interface, plus new AI-assisted features across Photos, Safari, and Passwords; more details are in the macOS Golden Gate roundup.
Apple released revised developer beta 3 builds for iPadOS 27 (build 24A5380l) and macOS 27 Golden Gate (build 26A5378n) alongside the first public betas, with no official reason given and no widespread issues reported so far.
Apple has released the third developer betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 two weeks after the prior beta, introducing Siri AI with a standalone Siri app, expanding Apple Intelligence features across Photos, Safari, Shortcuts, Wallet, and Passwords, and adding Write with Siri; Visual Intelligence moves to the Camera app with a new Siri mode, while refinements to Liquid Glass and a transparency slider accompany general performance improvements to speed up app launches, AirDrop, keyboard response, and Wi‑Fi/Cellular handoffs.
Apple began rolling out iOS 27 beta 2 to developers, bringing faster Siri AI performance, expanded Apple Intelligence features, and quality-of-life tweaks such as Wallet Insights, Write with Siri keyboard integration, and more reliable iPhone–macOS mirroring; AirPods Max 2 firmware updates address a beta issue, and the Home app can remotely update Apple TV. Not all features appear on every device; supported models include iPhone 11 and later (and iPhone SE 2 and newer), with a public beta due in July and a September-wide release alongside the new iPhone lineup.
The author reports unusually stable iOS 27 and macOS betas on his devices, suggesting Apple has used the software internally far longer than typical before the first developer release, implying readiness but deliberate postponement to avoid bugs, while noting the risks of installing dev betas on daily drivers.
Apple released the iOS 27 developer beta ahead of its fall launch and provides steps to sign up for a developer account, back up your device, and install the beta on iPhone (with parallel processes for iPadOS 27 and watchOS 27). Betas can affect battery life and stability, so a secondary device is recommended. A polished public beta lands in July/August, and Siri AI features require joining a waitlist.
Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.1, the upcoming major update to iOS 26, which was initially launched on September 15 with the Liquid Glass redesign for iPhone. The beta build is 23B5044l, and further updates will be provided as new features and changes are discovered.
Apple has released the third public beta versions of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, along with a new developer beta, allowing users and developers to test upcoming features.
Apple released the fifth developer beta of iOS 26, focusing mainly on aesthetic updates such as new icons, animations, and UI tweaks, including a toggle for camera mode scroll direction and a larger Low Battery alert for Dynamic Island users. The update also features a new AirDrop icon and a redesigned Macintosh HD icon in macOS 26. Public beta 2 is expected soon, but users are advised to wait for it rather than installing the developer beta due to potential bugs.
Apple has released iOS 26 beta 4, introducing design tweaks, enhanced Apple Intelligence features, and updates to various apps, with a public beta expected soon. The update is available for iPhone 11 and newer models, with older devices continuing to receive security updates. The final release is anticipated in September, following a typical beta cycle.
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3, introducing a new Liquid Glass UI and features like Live Activities, improved Spotlight, a Phone app, Live Translation, and new apps such as Games and Journal. The update is currently available only for Intel Macs due to distribution issues affecting Apple Silicon. Public betas are expected soon, with the focus on bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements. Users are advised to back up before installing.
Apple initially changed the Finder icon in macOS Tahoe 26's first developer beta, flipping its colors, but has reversed this change in the second beta, restoring the original look. The update also includes improvements like a background option for the menu bar and better legibility features in iOS 26.
Apple has released the iOS 26 developer beta, offering early access to major updates like Liquid Glass design, Live Translation, and Call Screening. Compatible with iPhone 11 and newer models, users can install it by signing up on the Apple Developer site and following the update process, but should be cautious as early builds may contain bugs.
Apple released a revised iOS 26 Developer Beta to fix a serious battery issue that could cause iPhones, specifically iPhone 15 and 16 series, to brick by showing a persistent low battery symbol and failing to turn on. The update aims to prevent this problem, which was present in the initial beta release, and is part of Apple's broader iOS 26 development process, with a public beta expected in July and a stable release in September alongside the iPhone 17 launch.
Apple released a revised iOS 26 developer beta for iPhone 15 and 16 models, possibly fixing critical bugs. The update introduces the new Liquid Glass design and numerous features across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, with a public beta expected in July and a full release in September.