Apple today started testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can now download the first beta of ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.3. The beta comes a week after Apple launched ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2.

Registered developers can download ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.3 by opening up the System Settings app, clicking on General, selecting Software Update, and opting into ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ betas.

Rumors suggest Apple will expand Apple Intelligence to China with its .3 updates, but it's not yet known what else might be included in the new software.

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