Apple releases second public beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3 with Apple Music Autoplay and more

Following yesterday’s release to developers, Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 2 to public beta testers today. The update includes several notable changes and new features. Head below for the details.

Here’s a roundup of our previous coverage of what’s new in macOS Big Sur 11.3:

• macOS Big Sur 11.3 brings two small changes to improve using iPad apps on M1 Macs
• Apple adding support for stereo-paired HomePods as default sound output with macOS 11.3 beta
• What’s new in macOS 11.3? Sorting in Reminders app, Safari customizations, more
• Hands-on: macOS 11.3 beta 1 changes and features [Video]

macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 2 specifically added a new Apple Music feature, bringing the Autoplay functionality that previously arrived with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. Beta 2 also added new Support details to the “About this Mac” pane, allowing users to easily see details on hardware and warranty coverage.

The second public beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3 features the build number 20E5186d 20E5186d.

macOS 11.3 beta 2 is now available and the OTA should be showing up in System Preferences > Software Update if you’re already enrolled in the public beta program. If you spot anything new, let us know down in the comments or on Twitter @9to5Mac.