Apple has released new beta updates, but the surprise twist is that only two platforms – tvOS 18.3 and HomePod 18.3 – have received the latest developer beta 3 releases. Typically, all platforms are updated simultaneously.
As a result, other software updates remain on beta 2, while Apple’s smart home products advance to beta 3. This suggests that future updates will be sparse, with only a couple of new betas before their public launch.
In comparison to previous years, this year’s update lineup has been feature-light. The company had three betas and an RC for its x.3 cycle last year. However, the current beta releases still offer some exciting changes that users can explore in the comments section.
The tvOS 18.3 and HomePod 18.3 beta updates are now available to public testing. Users who have installed these updates are encouraged to share any notable changes they’ve discovered.
Source: https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/14/apple-releases-beta-3-for-tvos-18-3-and-homepod-18-3