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What is beta software?
Beta software is an unfinished version of an app or operating system, released to a limited group for testing before its official launch. Testers help find bugs and give feedback, allowing developers like Apple to iron out problems. This story mentions the 'eighth beta' for iPadOS 27, meaning it's been through many rounds of testing already.
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