All articles tagged with #beta release
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.
Apple has released updated builds of iOS 18 beta 3 and macOS Sequoia beta 3, indicating preparations for the first public betas. The new builds likely include bug fixes, and iOS 18 beta 3 introduces a dynamic wallpaper, refinements to the Photos app, and a redesigned flashlight interface. Apple Intelligence features are still pending, expected later this summer or in 2025.
Apple has announced that iOS 18 beta 2 will be released next Monday, introducing two new features: iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing. iPhone Mirroring allows Mac users to mirror and interact with their iPhone display on their Mac, while SharePlay screen sharing enhances collaborative screen sharing capabilities. The update will also include bug fixes and tweaks to other features. The public beta is expected in July.
Dwarf Fortress has launched its roguelike Adventure Mode in public beta on Steam, offering players a new way to explore its procedurally generated worlds with RPG elements such as quests, NPCs, and turn-based battles. The beta release includes various improvements and additions, with some features still in development. Existing save files are compatible, and the full release is expected later this year, featuring additional content such as cabin building and other improvements.