OS X 10.11.4, iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2 and watchOS 2.2 get 3rd betas

Apple has released new developer betas of OS X 10.11.4, iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2 and watchOS 2.2. These are the third beta releases for Apple’s operating system updates which include mostly minor updates, except for iOS devices which will receive some major updates focused on education.

OS X 10.11.4, iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2 and watchOS 2.2 get 3rd betas

Here’s a quick rundown of all that is new in the betas:

OS X 10.11.4

  • The new beta includes the ability to import Evernote files into Notes app

iOS 9.3

  • WiFi calling for Verizon iPhones
  • Minor tweaks to Night Shift in control center
  • News app works for more countries now, such as Germany and Sweden
  • ‘Add Playlist Songs to My Music’ for Apple Music in Settings
  • Improved performance on older devices including iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and iPad Mini.
  • Spotlight is also faster on iPhone 6s Plus – no more stutter when swiping down

tvOS 9.2

  • Dictation support to spell usernames and passwords in fields
  • Siri now support App Store search

watchOS 2.2

  • Bug fixes and improvements, nothing noticeable

The betas are available as OTA updates to beta 2 users. If you have not received the update yet, check Software Update under Settings > General on your iOS device or Updates tab in Mac App Store. If you are not registered with Apple as a developer, you can head over to Apple’s Developers portal and sign up.

The public betas for these releases are not out yet but we should have an update on them this week.

About the Author

Imran Hussain is the founder and editor of iThinkDifferent, which he launched in 2008 to cover Apple news, reviews, and how-to guides. He has spent over 15 years writing about iOS, macOS, and the wider Apple ecosystem, with a focus on hands-on guides - installing developer betas, troubleshooting, and walking through new features on his own devices. Based in Dubai, he also loves to cover photography, gaming, and the tech industry more broadly on his social media profiles.