Apple does not stop, does not rest for a day. It is now available, for all those who want to install the macOS beta, specifically the macOS 11.3 beta 3. This is a beta that will give a lot to talk about and will generate a lot of controversy because according to different sources such as MacRumors , after installing this version on some Macs with an M1 chip, Rosetta 2 could stop working in some regions. We will tell you everything in this post.
Possible macOS 11.3 release date
Officially there is no date marked on the calendar by Apple to release the final version of macOS 11.3. However, if we are guided by the times that Apple usually has and the number of usual betas prior to the official launch of each version and taking into account that we are currently in the first hours of beta 3, the week of March 22 or 29 could be the ones chosen by Apple to officially release the final version of macOS 11.3. It should be noted that it will be compatible with all those Mac computers that are already compatible with previous versions of Big Sur.
What’s new in this beta 3?
The beta 3 of macOS 11.3 does not bring any noteworthy news with respect to betas 1 and 2, something common in the case of a beta 3 where Apple seeks to strengthen the changes introduced in previous betas to be able to provide all equipment with reliability and performance to be able to work and use macOS with complete peace of mind and confidence. Of course, if you have not tried the previous macOS 11.3 betas, then we will tell you what are the news that this version brings to all users who install it when Apple launches the official version or also for those who dare with this beta 3.
- Support for HomePod in stereo, something that already happened in other devices of the brand, but not in computers.
- New Safari customization options that add to those already seen in the first version of Big Sur. It will now be easier to organize the different sections of the home screen, as well as the different Siri bookmarks and suggestions.
- IOS applications on Mac with M1 are already much more optimized in this version.
- Support is added for PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers, thus joining this compatibility with the rest of the operating systems that are also in beta.
- New section within “About this Mac” called Support to know more details about the Mac warranty or request a one-click repair.
- The Reminders app also includes new features in iOS 14.5, such as the ability to better sort the list of reminders based on their date, priority or name.
- Visual novelties in Apple Music with the addition of a shortcut to custom lists.
- The Apple News application includes a redesign with a tab called “For you”, in addition to including better access to Apple News + content. Both services are still limited to some countries such as the United States and Canada.
Goodbye to Rosetta 2 on Mac M1s?
Perhaps the highlight of this beta 3 of macOS 11.3 is not very beneficial neither for users of a Mac with an M1 chip nor for the Cupertino company itself. According to sources such as MacRumors, it seems that, in some regions, after the installation of this version on Mac with M1 chip, Rosetta 2 will no longer be operational, and therefore, users will not be able to use any application that has not yet been optimized for the new ones. Apple processors. At the moment Apple has not officially ruled on it nor do we know which regions will be affected.