{
  "id": 1759986,
  "title": "Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 [U: watchOS 27]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/apple-releases-public-beta-4-for-ios-27-macos-27-ipados-27-tvos-27-u",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:07:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/apple-releases-public-beta-4-for-ios-27-macos-27-ipados-27-tvos-27/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has officially released public beta 4 for its major operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27. The new updates promise bug fixes and performance enhancements as Apple prepares for the official release of these systems in the coming weeks.\n\nThe iOS 27 public beta 4 includes performance improvements and bug fixes, just hours after Apple rolled out corresponding beta 6 versions. The macOS 27 public beta 4 also introduces a new wallpaper and redesigned stoplight window controls for macOS 27 Golden Gate. Other notable changes include the same build number for each public beta compared to their developer beta 6, except for macOS, which maintains build 26A5416b.\n\nTo participate in the Public Beta program, users can enroll their devices at https://beta.apple.com, following specific steps for each device type. Apple advises users to install beta software on a secondary device, recommending a recent backup for primary iPhones. To install the public beta on an iPhone, visit https://beta.apple.com/setup and follow the provided instructions.",
  "summary": "Update, August 18, 1:06 p.m. ET: Apple has now published watchOS 27 Public Beta 4 (Build: 24R5353a). The original story follows below 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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}