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Update, August 18, 1:06 p.m. ET: Apple has now published watchOS 27 Public Beta 4 (Build: 24R5353a). The original story follows below<\/p>\n
After releasing developer betas 6 earlier today, Apple is now rolling out iOS 27 public beta 4, alongside corresponding updates for some of its other platforms. Here are the details.<\/p>\n
New round of public betas now available<\/p>\n
Apple just rolled out:<\/p>\n
iOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 24A5418b<\/p>\n
iPadOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 24A5418b<\/p>\n
tvOS 27 Public Beta 27: Build 24J5353b<\/p>\n
macOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 26A5416b (Apple had previously released a build with code 26A5416a)<\/p>\n
Update, August 18: watchOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 24R5353a<\/p>\n
The release comes just hours after the company rolled out their corresponding beta 6 versions, introducing bug fixes and performance improvements as Apple fast approaches the official release date of these systems in a few weeks.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s macOS 27 beta introduces a new wallpaper, alongside redesigned stoplight window controls<\/a> for macOS 27 Golden Gate. Other notable changes<\/a> include:<\/p>\n Pinned Messages user interface bug from beta 5 appears to be resolved in beta 6.<\/p>\n Updated iOS notification animation<\/p>\n Updated Preview icon on the Mac, matching iOS version\u00a0from last week<\/a><\/p>\n The build number for each public beta is the same as that of its corresponding developer beta 6, except for macOS, which had build 26A5416b. Update, 9:15 p.m: Apple has now re-released the macOS 27 public beta 4, with build 26A5416b.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n To enroll your device in the Public Beta program, visit https:\/\/beta.apple.com<\/a>, and follow the steps for each corresponding device. Here is how to install the public beta on the iPhone:<\/p>\n Visit the\u00a0Apple Beta Software Program website<\/a>\u00a0and choose\u00a0Sign Up\u00a0or\u00a0Sign In.<\/p>\n Sign in with the same Apple Account you use on your iPhone. Then accept the program terms and enroll your account.<\/p>\n Open\u00a0Settings\u00a0on your iPhone.<\/p>\n Go to\u00a0General > Software Update > Beta Updates.<\/p>\n Select\u00a0iOS 27 Public Beta.<\/p>\n Return to the Software Update screen, then tap\u00a0Update Now\u00a0when the beta appears.<\/p>\n Apple recommends installing beta software on a secondary device. If you use your primary iPhone, make sure you have a recent backup first.<\/p>\n Did you spot any changes in today\u2019s betas? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Worth checking out on Amazon<\/p>\n
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