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    Apple seeds eighth betas of macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27

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    macOS 27 Golden Gate

    Apple on Monday released the eighth developer betas of macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27, continuing the final stretch of testing before the software is expected to ship to the public in September.

    The new builds arrive one week after the seventh developer betas, which went out on August 24. At this point in the cycle, Apple is typically focused on bug fixes, performance, and stability rather than large new user-facing features. Release candidates are widely expected after Apple’s September hardware event.

    • iOS 27 beta 8: 24A5430a (replacing 24A5424a)
    • iPadOS 27 beta 8: 24A5430a (replacing 24A5424a)
    • macOS 27 beta 8: 26A5425a (replacing 26A5421a)
    • watchOS 27 beta 8: 24R5360a (replacing 24R5358a)

    Apple also issued matching eighth betas for tvOS 27 and visionOS 27.

    macOS 27 continues under the Golden Gate name. It is the first macOS release limited to Apple silicon Macs.

    Registered developers can install the updates over the air:

    • Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates, then choose the iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 Developer Beta.

    • System Settings → General → Software Update.

    • Use the Watch app on a paired iPhone. The watch should be on the charger, on Wi-Fi, and at least 50 percent charged.

    Full restore images are also available from the Apple Developer site. Public beta testers usually receive corresponding public builds shortly after the developer drop.

    The “27” operating systems were first shown at WWDC 2026 on June 8, with developer beta 1 following the same day. Public betas began in mid-July. The official fall releases are expected alongside new iPhones and other hardware.

    Headline features across the platforms include:

    Apple’s rebuilt assistant is the centerpiece. It is designed as a more conversational chatbot with general world knowledge, personal context from apps such as Messages and Mail, and on-screen awareness. iOS 27 also adds a standalone Siri app for conversation history, systemwide Write with Siri, and Visual Intelligence relocated into the Camera app with a Siri mode. On Apple Watch, Siri AI requires a paired iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro and later).

    New AI features land in Photos, Safari, Shortcuts, Wallet, and Passwords. On the Mac, Spotlight and Shortcuts pick up deeper Siri AI integration, including natural-language shortcut creation.

    After last year’s more aggressive glass look, Apple has improved legibility and added a transparency slider so users can dial the effect from glassy to more opaque. macOS 27 also revisits window chrome, including traffic-light controls and more consistent corner radii.

    Apple has emphasized faster app launches, quicker keyboard appearance, snappier AirDrop, better Wi-Fi/cellular handoff, and improvements that are noticeable even on older supported iPhones. watchOS 27 includes battery optimizations, an updated Find My experience with Precision Finding, Workout Buddy improvements that work without a nearby iPhone, and a Dynamic app grid with Siri suggestions.

    Some capabilities remain limited by region or regulation. Earlier in the cycle, Siri AI features were reported as blocked for EU developers under Digital Markets Act rules, and certain Apple Intelligence features have been unavailable in China while Apple works through local requirements.

    Ninth-week betas this late in the summer are often the last regular developer drops before release candidates. Those RCs frequently appear after Apple’s September event, when the company also tends to reveal any remaining watch faces, health features, or hardware-tied software that was held back from earlier betas.

    The finished versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 are still expected for the public this fall.

    As always, beta software can be unstable. A backup is strongly recommended before installing.

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    Source link: https://macdailynews.com/2026/08/31/apple-seeds-eighth-betas-of-macos-27-ios-27-ipados-27-tvos-27-and-watchos-27/

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    Fix iPhone timer sounds not going off

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    Use these quick tips if you set a timer on your iPhone or iPad, but it doesn’t go off, and you miss the alert.

    Timers in iPhone clock app

    The set timer on your iPhone or iPad won’t sound off because of incorrect settings or other software glitches. Usually, the fix is easy.

    But before you proceed, play a song or video to make sure your device’s speaker works correctly.

    Make sure Stop Playing isn’t selected

    The Timers section of the iOS Clock app has a Stop Playing feature that pauses music, videos, and podcasts after a set duration. You can use it as a sleep timer for Apple Music, YouTube, and other apps.

    While useful, this feature is also the main reason why you may not see or hear the timer even though you remember setting it. This is because you may have accidentally left a new timer to stop playing instead of a timer tone. Here’s how to check and fix that.

    1. Open the Clock app on your iPhone or iPad.
    2. Go to the Timers tab.
    3. Set the timer duration.
    4. Make sure Sound is NOT set to Stop Playing.
    5. Tap the triangle start button, and this timer will surely alert you.

    Correct timer sound on iPhone

    Check that the timer is activated

    When in the Timers tab of the Clock app, make sure your desired timer is running and not paused.

    Running and paused timers on iPhone

    Check for conflicting timers

    If you started more than one timer around the same time, you may not be alerted for both, and one may override the other. So, consider setting multiple timers that are a minute apart. While you’re at it, add clear timer labels so you can identify each timer in Live Activities and in the Recents section of the Timers section in the Clock app.

    Two identical timers on iPhone

    Increase timer volume

    If you don’t hear the timer sound, make sure its volume is set to the maximum.

    1. Open the Settings app.
    2. Tap Sounds & Haptics.
    3. If your device is on iOS 27, turn off Match Ringtone Volume, then drag the slider underneath it to the right to set max volume.
    4. If your device is on iOS 26 or older (or if you are on iOS 27 but want timer and alarm volume to match ringtone volume), drag the Ringtone slider to the right to increase it.

    Adjusting timer volume on iPhone

    If you set timers on Mac, check the Sound slider in Control Center and ensure it’s not set all the way to the left.

    Turn on sounds for the Clock app

    Alarm and timer sounds play even when your iPhone is in silent mode, Do Not Disturb, or other Focus modes. Plus, it should play through the on-device speaker even if you leave your AirPods connected to your phone.

    That said, you won’t hear the timer sound if the Clock app’s sound setting is disabled. Here’s how to check and fix that:

    1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
    2. Scroll down to the bottom and tap Apps.
    3. Select Clock from the list of applications.
    4. Tap Notifications.
    5. Make sure Sounds is checked. Also, ensure Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners are checked.

    Clock app notification settings on iPhone

    If you use wired headphones

    Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac may think a wired USB-C or 3.5mm headphone is still connected, even after you unplug it. Go through these tips to fix this issue so timers can sound properly: Fix iPhone stuck in headphone mode

    If you used Siri to set a timer

    Siri makes it easy to set timers, alarms, and reminders. However, if you have multiple Apple devices nearby and say something like “Hey Siri, set a pizza timer for 12 minutes,” all your devices may start working on your request, and then they all may drop off the request, leaving you with no timer.

    Apple has a system in place that ensures your nearby devices talk to one another via Bluetooth, and only the one that heard you the best or you used most recently follows your request (do read this for more: Using “Hey Siri” with multiple nearby devices). But I can assure you this doesn’t always work reliably. I have my Mac mini, MacBook, iPad, and iPhone on my work desk, and regularly my Hey Siri commands are ignored by all devices, even though they all initially heard me.

    So, if you set a timer using Siri, confirm it by checking that the timer Live Activity shows up on the iOS Lock Screen or in the iOS and macOS Clock app.

    Delete and re-add the timer

    If you tap a recent timer to set it up again quickly and it doesn’t go off, tap the plus icon and create a fresh timer. While you’re here, tap Edit, then tap the red minus button to delete all past timers.

    Deleting old timers from iPhone

    Restart your iPhone

    Set a 10-second timer, lock your iPhone, and if the timer doesn’t go off, it may indicate a temporary system glitch. Turn your iPhone off and back on to fix this.

    Update your iPhone

    If your iPhone or iPad isn’t on the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, go to Settings > General > Software Update to download and install the latest version available for your device.

    Reset all settings

    Lastly, if you have checked everything but nothing helps, consider resetting all settings to their default.

    Also, check out: How to fix iPhone alarm not going off or having no sound

    Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2026/08/31/fix-timer-sound-issues-iphone/