Apple’s just released the first beta of OS X 10.10.3, which includes the company’s all new Photos app, for
participants of its public beta program. If you were previously signed
up to receive early access to OS X Yosemite ahead of its September
launch, you should be able to download this 10.10.3 update by opening
the Mac App Store and clicking the updates tab.
If not, you can still head to Apple’s website
and sign up for beta downloads. The process is pretty simple and
basically involves just two steps: register your Apple ID, and then
download a small file that authorizes your Mac to receive the early
software. Of course, you should definitely back up your computer before
installing the beta should anything go awry; there’s no simple way of
downgrading back down to 10.10.2. And it’s really only advisable to
install this update on a secondary Mac you’ve got sitting around — using
beta software on your primary machine is a risky move.
But
if you’re dying for a chance to try out the new, pretty great Photos
app before everyone else, this is your opportunity. Even if the
software’s not final, this early peek should help you decide if you’re
ready to trash iPhoto and Aperture and stick with Apple’s new app. What
Apple already’s got here — the improved cloud syncing and far speedier
performance, especially — is worth getting excited about. Before you
dive into the beta, here’s everything you need to know
about Photos. OS X 10.10.3 also includes new emoji and easier logins
for Google users who take advantage of two-step verification.
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