Apple releases macOS 11.5 beta 4 to developers [Update: Public beta too]

Two weeks after seeding developers with macOS 11.5 beta 3, the fourth beta has arrived for developers. The build comes just after the macOS Monterey beta 2 arrived yesterday.

Update 1:10 pm PT: The fourth macOS 11.5 beta is now available for public testers too.

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If you’re enrolled in the developer or public beta program, the OTA for macOS 11.5 beta 4 should be showing up soon if it’s not already. You can also download the beta from Apple’s Developer website.

There hasn’t been much new discovered in the macOS 11.5 beta but we did spot a new HomePod timer feature that will work with the Home app and may arrive on Mac as well as iOS.

• iOS 14.7 beta lets you set timers on HomePod using the Home app

Alongside the macOS 11.5 and iOS 14.7 beta, Apple recently released the second beta for macOS 12 Monterey and iOS 15.

• What’s new in macOS Monterey beta 2? Safari tweaks, new screensavers + wallpapers, more

Apple also released the fourth betas for iOS 14.7 and more today.

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Notice anything new in today’s beta? Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter, @9to5Mac.

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