Apple Releases Second OS X Yosemite Public Beta, iTunes 12 Update

Apple today released the second Yosemite public beta for beta testers, following the release of the sixth Developer Preview earlier this week. Apple has also released a new version of iTunes 12 for Yosemite.

The software update, build 14A329r, can be downloaded through the software update function of the Mac App Store.

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It's likely the new public beta bundles the content introduced in the last several developer updates, including multiple design changes added with DP 6. The last beta included new wallpapers, a new System Preferences design, a translucent dashboard, several icon updates, and more.

Apple is expected to release OS X Yosemite to the general public later this year, possibly following an October event that may also introduce both the iWatch and new iPads.

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Top Rated Comments

Z400Racer37 Avatar
126 months ago
Am I the only one who absolutely hates this new iTunes 12 release? I mean seriously, where is the color? It's so hopelessly boring looking...
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
kmj2318 Avatar
126 months ago
Wow...it just hit me how ugly every window is gonna be compared to what we have.
You mean how ugly it used to be ;)
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Dilster3k Avatar
126 months ago
As a public beta tester... Hell yeah!
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Dilster3k Avatar
126 months ago
22 gb 1,4 minute left

So you're upgrading from OS 9? :rolleyes:
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
pickaxe Avatar
126 months ago
Screenshots?

I don't think "merged" is the right word to describe this :rolleyes:
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Avenged110 Avatar
126 months ago
Am I the only one who absolutely hates this new iTunes 12 release? I mean seriously, where is the color? It's so hopelessly boring looking...

I feel you, but that is also very true for all of Apple's software now. All of the fun details are gone, replaced with boring shades of white. I've also realized I can't stand grids of things (albums, books, photos, etc.) that don't have a drop shadow. It just looks so hopelessly flat and broken...smh.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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