Apple launches the first beta version of macOS Big Sur 11.3 for developers

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Apple today released the first beta version of the upcoming MacOS Big Sur 11.3 update for developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming just days after the release of macOS Big Sur 11.2, a bug fix update.

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Developers can download ‌‌‌macOS Big Sur‌‌‌ 11.3 beta using the software update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the appropriate profile in the Apple Developer Center.

AcMacOS Big Sur‌ 11.3 introduces several customization options for Safari, adding a way to rearrange the various sections on the home page, such as Favorites, Playlist, Siri Suggestions, Privacy Report, and more. Developers also have access to a new integration to develop homepage features.

The update includes optimizations for using iOS apps on M1 Macs. When running iPhone and iPad apps on ‌M1‌ Macs, there is a preferences panel that allows users to set keyboard commands for touch input alternatives, plus iPadOS apps launch with a larger window if the Mac display allows this .

AcMacOS Big Sur‌ 11.3 also adds support for the latest PlayStation 5 DualSense and Xbox Series X / S controllers for use with MacOS games.

In the Reminders application, reminder lists can be sorted by Maturity Date, Creation Date, Priority, or Title, and there is an option to print the lists by going to File> Print. Reminders can also be moved manually to drag and drop lists, which was not possible before.

Apple is adding a new “Made For You” library shortcut to Apple Music for personal mixes and Replay playlists, and the Listen Now section has been updated with support for live events.

There are new sorting options in the Reminders app along with printing options, and “Apple Music” has been updated with a Made for You shortcut and a live event option in the Listen Now section.

In the Apple News application, there is a redesigned ‌Apple News‌ + tab, with a dedicated “For you” section and a new Browse tab, which makes it easier to navigate through the available content. The new For You section is designed to help ‌Apple News‌ + users find their favorite magazines and newspapers much faster, plus add new tools for managing downloaded issues.

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