Skip to main content

Apple releases OS X 10.11.4 beta 6 with improved Messages, Notes, and more

OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan Live Photos

Just ahead of its expected release later this month, Apple has released the sixth OS X 10.11.4 developer beta for Mac users to test. The update to OS X El Capitan so far has included improvements to Messages, Notes, and other system apps.

Similar to iOS 9.3, OS X 10.11.4 enables Notes users to optionally protect entries behind a single, secure password. Protected notes are only visible on Macs running OS X 10.11.4 or later, and iOS 9.3 or later is required for viewing on iPhones and iPads.

Apple has also added a missing feature in Messages. Starting with OS X 10.11.4, Macs can now view and share Live Photos shot on the iPhone 6s or later. Previously, Macs could only view the still image; the motion and sound was removed when receiving or sending a Live Photo.

Photos for Mac has also been updated to support sending Live Photos over Messages using the built-in share extension.

The latest build features 15E61b.

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Comments

  1. Maxim Minim Kopeikin - 8 years ago

    Honestly I saw the headline picture and hoped to read that they finally fixed the single window chat in Messages. I am so naive.

Author

Avatar for Zac Hall Zac Hall

Zac covers Apple news, hosts the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast, and created SpaceExplored.com.