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Apple Releases Third Beta of visionOS 1.3 to Developers

Apple today released the third beta of an upcoming visionOS 1.3 update to developers, allowing them to test new features ahead of the software seeing a public launch. The third visionOS 1.3 beta comes a week after the release of the second beta.

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The visionOS beta can be downloaded by going to the Settings app on the device and toggling on developer betas. A registered developer account is required, and Apple recommends making a backup before installing new software.

Apple may make further improvements to Personas, EyeSight, and other features with visionOS 1.3, as well as implement additional bug fixes. No new features were found in the first two visionOS 1.3 betas.

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peneaux Avatar
25 months ago
I have MacRumors in my RSS feed. Is there a way to filter titles with BETA so I don't have to be bombarded with those?
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25 months ago
FYI

* iOS 18 beta 3 (22A5307f) - July 8, 2024
* iPadOS 18 beta 3 (22A5307f) - July 8, 2024
* macOS 15.0 beta 3 (24A5289g) - July 10, 2024
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* [B]visionOS 1.3 beta 3 (21O5761a) - July 9, 2024[/B]
* watchOS 10.6 beta 3 (21U5565c) - July 9, 2024
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