{"id":95,"date":"2025-08-13T20:03:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T20:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tdi_186_85f"},"modified":"2025-08-14T21:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:14:46","slug":"discover-the-newest-waterproof-smartphones-that-come-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fynder.co.ke\/?p=95","title":{"rendered":"macOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta 3 Lands \u2014 Here&#8217;s How to Install It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apple is entering warp speed as macOS Tahoe\u2019s release nears, rolling out <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"90\">Public Beta 3<\/strong> as part of its new weekly beta schedule. If you\u2019ve been eager to explore the revamped visual design and workflow enhancements before the official fall launch, this is your invite to dive in. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know \u2014 from what\u2019s new to the safest way to install.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>What\u2019s New in Beta 3?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Today\u2019s Public Beta 3 mirrors the <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"54\">Developer Beta 6<\/strong> released just days ago<\/span> <em>(<\/em><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2025\/08\/14\/macos-tahoe-26-public-beta-3-now-available-heres-how-to-install-it\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"><em>InsanelyMac,2025). <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Expect mainly under-the-hood improvements and fixes instead of flashy new features, as Apple zeroes in on stability and polish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Tahoe is already turning heads with its <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"56\">Liquid Glass<\/strong> aesthetic \u2014 think translucent windows, sleek animations, and a modern feel across macOS<\/span> <em>(<\/em><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MacOS_Tahoe?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><em><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Tom,2025)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Key new features include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"536\">\n<p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A revamped <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"24\">Spotlight<\/strong> powered by Apple Intelligence for smarter results and quick actions<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"619\">\n<p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"619\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Folder customizations<\/strong> \u2014 color-code folders or add emojis for fun organization<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"702\">\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"702\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A new <strong data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"19\">Games app<\/strong> offering a curated gaming hub with multiplayer features<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"785\">\n<p data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"785\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"19\">Journal app<\/strong> arrives on Mac alongside continuity-enhanced Live Activities from iPhone<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"819\">Should You Install It?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"860\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you love new features\u2014or just want to be an early adopter\u2014this is your moment. Still, a few cautions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<li data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"944\">\n<p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"944\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Beta software equals <strong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"29\">bugs<\/strong>. Even things that worked in Beta 2 may break in Beta 3<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1027\">\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1027\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Best practice: <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"45\">Install on a secondary Mac<\/strong>, a separate volume, or use a <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"98\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Time Machine backup<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1069\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Don&#8217;t upgrade your <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\">primary work machine<\/strong>, especially if you rely on stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How to Install macOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta 3<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1165\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ready to jump in? Just follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1294\"><strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1211\">1. Enroll in Apple\u2019s Public Beta Program<\/strong><br data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\" \/><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.apple.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"46\">beta.apple.com<\/a> and sign in with your Apple ID<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1398\"><strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1315\">2. Backup First<\/strong><br data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\" \/><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"20\">Time Machine<\/strong> or another backup solution to save your data and allow for easy rollback<\/span> (<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/computing\/macos\/how-to-download-the-macos-tahoe-26-beta?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"><em>Tom<\/em>, 2025)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1517\"><strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1434\">3. Navigate to Software Update<\/strong><br data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\" \/><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Open <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">System Settings<\/strong>, head to <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"63\">General \u2192 Software Update<\/strong>, then click the <strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"87\">\u201ci\u201d<\/strong> button next to Beta Updates<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1636\"><strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1553\">4. Select the Beta and Install<\/strong><br data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\" \/><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">From the dropdown, choose <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"56\">macOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta<\/strong>, hit <em data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"70\">&#8220;Done&#8221;<\/em>, then click <em data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"98\">&#8220;Upgrade Now&#8221;<\/em> once the update appears<\/span> <em>(<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2025\/08\/14\/macos-tahoe-26-public-beta-3-now-available-heres-how-to-install-it\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Macworld, 2025)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1677\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Your Mac will download the update, restart, and land you automatically into Tahoe.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>What\u2019s Next?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Beta updates will keep arriving every 1\u20132 weeks as Apple finalizes Tahoe ahead of a likely fall release<\/span>. Future public beta builds may introduce additional refinements or minor new features.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1895\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1962\">This is more than cosmetic eye candy. macOS Tahoe is ushering in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2193\">\n<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2029\">\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2029\">A unified aesthetic across Apple platforms via <strong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2028\">Liquid Glass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2105\">\n<p data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2105\">AI-powered productivity workflows embedded into tools like <strong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2104\">Spotlight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2193\">\n<p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2193\">New-first apps like <strong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2137\">Games<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2153\">Journal<\/strong> \u2014 bringing rich functionality to macOS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2279\">With Public Beta 3 live, Apple is signalling it\u2019s almost ready for the launch stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Release<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Public Beta 3 of macOS Tahoe (build follows Developer Beta 6)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What\u2019s new?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mostly bug fixes and refinements \u2014 core features already introduced in prior betas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Install steps<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Enroll at beta.apple.com \u2192 Backup \u2192 System Settings &gt; Software Update \u2192 Enable Beta Updates \u2192 Install<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Use secondary hardware or backup \u2014 don\u2019t install on critical machines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Curious about how it feels? Reach out and share your experience \u2014 we\u2019d love to hear whether Liquid Glass lives up to the hype on your Mac.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple is entering warp speed as macOS Tahoe\u2019s release nears, rolling out Public Beta 3 as part of its new weekly beta schedule. 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