Update, August 18, 1:06 pm ET: Apple has now released watchOS 27 Public Beta 4 (build: 24R5353a). The original story follows below. After releasing developer beta 6 today, Apple is now releasing iOS 27 public beta 4, along with corresponding updates for some of its other platforms. Here are the details. New round of public betas now available Apple just released: iOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 24A5418b iPadOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 24A5418b tvOS 27 Public Beta 27: Build 24J5353b macOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 26A5416b (Apple had previously released a build with the code 26A5416a) Update, August 18: watchOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 24R5353a The release comes just hours after the company released its corresponding beta 6 builds, introducing bug fixes and performance improvements as Apple quickly approaches the official release date for these systems in a few weeks. Today’s macOS 27 beta features a new wallpaper, along with redesigned traffic light window controls for macOS 27 Golden Gate. Other notable changes include: The Pinned Messages UI bug from beta 5 appears to be resolved in beta 6. Updated iOS notification animation. Updated preview icon on Mac, matching last week’s iOS version. The build number for each public beta is the same as its corresponding developer beta 6, except for macOS, which had build 26A5416b. Update, 9:15 p.m.: Apple has now re-released macOS 27 public beta 4, with build 26A5416b. To enroll your device in the Public Beta program, visit https://beta.apple.com and follow the steps for each applicable device. Here’s how to install the public beta on your iPhone: Visit the Apple Beta software program website and select Sign up or Sign in. Sign in with the same Apple account you use on your iPhone. Then accept the terms of the program and register your account. Open Settings on your iPhone. Go to General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Select iOS 27 Public Beta. Return to the Software Update screen, then tap Update now when the beta appears. Apple recommends installing the beta software on a secondary device. If you use your primary iPhone, first make sure you have a recent backup. Did you see any changes in today’s betas? Let us know in the comments. Worth checking out on Amazon FTC – We use automatic affiliate links to generate income. Further.
