First Public Beta release of macOS 10.13.2 coming soon

Nov 1, 2017 01:10 GMT  ·  By

A day after releasing the first beta versions of the iOS 11.2, tvOS 11.2, and watchOS 4.2 operating systems to developers, Apple is now seeding the first macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 and Xcode 9.2 betas through its Apple Developer website.

Earlier today, Apple published the macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 software update, which is now the latest stable release of the operating system, adding various improvements like better Bluetooth support during Apple Pay transactions, a more reliable Microsoft Exchange message sync in Mail, and a patch for the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability.

With today's betas, Apple releases the macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 SDK (Software Development Kit) to help application developers update their macOS apps for systems running macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, and they've also released the Xcode 9.2 beta IDE (Integrated Development Environment), which bundles the SDK.

According to Apple, the macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 beta supports MacBook or iMac Late 2009 or newer, as well as any MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, or Mac Pro computer released after 2010. As with any new update, macOS 10.13.2 promises to improve the security, stability, and reliability of your Mac.

Here's how to install macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 beta

Developers enrolled in the Apple Developer program can download and install the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility to download the macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 beta update on their registered MacBook and iMac devices by accessing the Downloads section. The new build has been tagged as 17C60c.

To install macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 right now, simply run the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility, then open the Mac App Store, go to the Updates tab, and click on the "Update" button in front of the macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 beta update to download and install. When new betas are released, you'll receive a notification.