A few hours after the release of macOS 13.3, Apple began the countdown to the next version with the release of the first 13.4 beta. As always, the initial release is for developers only, but a public beta should follow in a day or two.
macOS Ventura 13.4 beta: new features
We’re not sure what’s in the 13.4 beta yet, but we’re not waiting for major new features. Note that Apple Music Classical arrived for the iPhone on Tuesday without a companion Mac app, so it’s possible it will arrive in macOS 13.4. Additionally, macOS 13.4 could include the redesigned TV app with a sidebar that was previously rumored to appear in macOS 13.3.
macOS Ventura 13.4: release date
It usually takes about six weeks for Apple to properly test new versions of its operating systems, but that timeline could change.
How to install the macOS Ventura 13.4 public beta
Although Apple has changed the beta process in iPhones and Macs to rely solely on Apple IDs, you still need to install a new profile on your Mac. As always, we don’t recommend running betas on your main computer for work, as there may be bugs that can cause serious problems.
- Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.
- Sign up for the beta software program.
- Click Enroll your Mac. (If you signed up for the beta of an earlier version last year, you may need to delete the profile for it and then re-enroll in the new version.)
- Go to beta.apple.com/profile on your Mac.
- Download and install the Beta Access Utility.
- Go to Software Update in System Settings to install the update.
- Restart your Mac
