Apple releases first watchOS 10.4 and macOS 14.4 developer betas [U]

Update: The public beta is now available as well.

Apple has released the first watchOS 10.4 and macOS 14.4 developer betas. tvOS 17.4 and HomePod 17.4 public betas are also available now.

The new watchOS and macOS betas follow the release of iOS 17.4 beta last week. While the update is largely focused on making the iPhone compatible with new EU regulation, it also introduces six new emoji. Those emoji will be compatible with today’s new Apple Watch and Mac software updates.

For a recap of what changes are coming to iOS 17.4, catch up on these stories:

• Apple announces support for third-party iPhone app stores in the EU, coming with iOS 17.4
• Apple will prompt users to set default browsers and allow third-party web engines on iPhone in the EU
• Apple announces reduced commission structure for apps in Europe
• Apple now allows game streaming apps in the App Store
• Apple opens up NFC chip to allow alternatives to Apple Pay in Europe

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