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Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 [U: watchOS 27]

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Apple's release of iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27 public beta 4 marks an important step toward their upcoming official launches. These updates provide developers and early adopters with access to new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements, helping Apple refine the user experience and ensure stability before the final release. This iterative beta process underscores Apple's commitment to delivering polished software updates to consumers in the near future.

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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

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.

New round of public betas now available

Apple just rolled out:

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 code 26A5416a)

Update, August 18: watchOS 27 Public Beta 4: Build 24R5353a

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.

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