Key Points:
• Apple has released beta 3 for watchOS 11.3, following the recent debut of beta 3 for tvOS and HomePod only.
• The new beta brings no new exclusive features to watchOS 11.3, with the update focused on squashing bugs and preparing for the eventual public release.
• Apple’s beta cycle may wrap up quickly, with a public launch potentially happening within the next few weeks, before the end of January.
As a tech journalist, I’m excited to share the latest news on Apple’s software updates, and today’s announcement of watchOS 11.3 beta 3 is no exception. Just hours after the debut of beta 3 for tvOS and HomePod, Apple has dropped the beta 3 update for watchOS, bringing the total number of betas to three. But what does this mean for users and Apple enthusiasts alike?
In a peculiar move, this new beta brings no new exclusive features to the table, unlike previous updates. Instead, it’s all about debugging and preparing for the eventual public release. This is a departure from the norm, as Apple’s x.3 releases usually come with some exciting new features. Think back to last year’s watchOS 10.3, which introduced the Walkie-Talkie app and other notable changes. This year’s beta cycle is eerily quiet, with only a few minor tweaks and bug fixes so far.
So, what does this mean for us? Well, it’s possible that we might see a shorter beta cycle, similar to last year. If that’s the case, we could be looking at a public launch within the next couple of weeks, before the end of January. However, for devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, which are yet to receive the beta treatment, it’s still unclear when we’ll see the next update.
In the meantime, I’d love to hear from our readers who’ve installed beta 3 of watchOS 11.3. Have you discovered any changes or issues? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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