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  • Updated-Apple seeds seventh betas of macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, & more to developers

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    iOS 27 public beta

    Apple on Monday seeded the seventh developer betas of its upcoming major operating system updates. The releases cover iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 (Golden Gate), watchOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and related software including HomePod updates.

    These builds arrive one week after the sixth betas and continue Apple’s summer testing cycle ahead of the expected public launches in mid-September, typically timed with the annual iPhone event. At this late stage, the focus is primarily on bug fixes, stability improvements, and polish rather than major new features.

    The seventh developer betas include:

    • iOS 27.0 beta 7 and iPadOS 27.0 beta 7: 24A5424a
    • macOS 27.0 beta 7: 26A5421a
    • tvOS 27.0 beta 7: 24J5358a
    • watchOS 27.0 beta 7: 24R5358a
    • visionOS 27.0 beta 7: 24M5359a
    • HomePod Software 27 beta 7 also shares the tvOS build.

    Registered developers can download the updates over the air via Settings (or System Settings on Mac) > General > Software Update after enrolling in the Apple Developer Program. Public betas are expected to follow shortly for most platforms.

    Announced at WWDC 2026, the version 27 updates refine the Liquid Glass design language, expand Apple Intelligence features (including a much more advanced Siri AI with conversational capabilities, onscreen awareness, and personal context), and deliver performance enhancements such as faster app launches and improved connectivity transitions. macOS 27 Golden Gate brings these refinements to the desktop, with adjustments for readability like transparency controls and more consistent toolbars.

    Compatibility varies by platform. iOS 27 supports the same iPhones as iOS 26 (including older models like the iPhone 11 series and SE 2nd generation in many cases), while iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 drop support for certain older devices. macOS 27 is limited to Apple silicon Macs.

    Release notes for the betas highlight resolved issues in areas such as AirPlay and other system components, along with ongoing Apple Intelligence enhancements and known issues that developers should test against.

    Apple is also distributing second release candidates for current-generation updates, including macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8, which focus on security and final polish.

    With the September public releases approaching, likely shortly after an expected iPhone event around early-to-mid September, further betas (possibly a beta 8) or release candidates could arrive in the coming weeks.
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    As always, beta software can include bugs, reduced battery life, and compatibility quirks, so it is best installed only on secondary or test devices.

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    Source link: https://macdailynews.com/2026/08/24/apple-seeds-seventh-betas-of-macos-27-ios-27-ipados-27-watchos-27-tvos-27-and-more-to-developers/

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    How to use custom equalizer settings for your AirPods

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    Learn how to adjust your AirPods’ equalizer when listening to music and watching videos on iPhone, iPad, or Mac for a personalized, fine-tuned audio experience.

    AirPods equalizer

    Apple sells a lot of AirPods and engineers them to sound great for most users right out of the box. After all, people appreciate a great experience without tweaking anything.

    But if you don’t like how your AirPods sound when listening to (specific) music, or watching movies and TV shows, you now have a simple equalizer to adjust the lows, mids, and highs.

    Unlike app-specific equalizers, like those found in Apple Music or Spotify settings, the EQ adjustments you make for your AirPods apply to everything you listen to via your AirPods, irrespective of which app you’re using. In contrast, app EQ settings work only for that app and with all wired and wireless earphones.

    Your custom AirPods EQ tuning syncs via iCloud to all your devices. As a result, you can set it on your iPhone and automatically enjoy the same experience on your iPad and Mac (I couldn’t find an AirPods Equalizer option anywhere on my Apple TV running tvOS 27).

    Supported AirPods

    You can use custom EQ on AirPods with the Apple H2 chip running the latest beta firmware version. The full device list is as follows:

    • AirPods Pro 2
    • AirPods Pro 3
    • AirPods 4
    • AirPods 4 with ANC
    • AirPods Max 2

    If I remember correctly, I got the equalizer feature on my AirPods Pro 3 in beta firmware version 9A336b, but currently I’m on 9A347a.

    AirPods beta updates on iPhone to get equalizer feature

    Update your AirPods to the latest version of beta firmware by going to AirPods Settings > AirPods Beta Update and turning on AirPods Beta Updates. Then put both AirPods in their case, plug the case to charge, and leave it near your iPhone, iPad, or Mac for about half an hour or overnight for the new firmware to auto-install (there is no way to force-install AirPods updates manually).

    Adjust equalizer for AirPods

    1) Connect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and wear them. We’re using an iPhone running iOS 27 for these steps.

    2) Play a song or video in Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Chrome, Safari, or another app of choice.

    3) Open the Settings app and select your AirPods.

    4) Tap Audio & Routing.

    Audio and Routing in AirPods settings on iPhone

    5) Select Equalizer.

    6) Tap Custom instead of Recommended.

    7) Now, drag the high point dots for Low, Mid, or High frequency bands up or down to increase or decrease the bass, mids, and treble, respectively. You’ll hear the difference as you adjust the range. Experiment to see which sounds best for you. Tap Reset to start over.

    Adjusting Equalizer for AirPods on iPhone

    Here’s how it looks in macOS 27 Golden Gate System Settings:

    Adjusting Equalizer for AirPods on Mac

    If you ever need to revert to Apple-recommended EQ levels, repeat the steps above and select Recommended, or tap Reset to set all three bands to the middle.

    More on AirPods:

    Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2026/08/24/airpods-equalizer/