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Apple Pushes Ninth OS 26 Developer Betas, Issues Public Beta 6 Ahead of September Event

The late-cycle builds signal a pivot to release-candidate timing ahead of the public rollout.

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Overview

  • Apple released developer beta 9 for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, with macOS build 25A5351b.
  • Matching public beta 6 builds for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS are now available to enrolled testers via Software Update in Settings or System Settings.
  • The updates showcase the new Liquid Glass interface and expanded Apple Intelligence, alongside macOS additions like a dedicated Phone app and a more capable Spotlight that can run actions; Apple Intelligence features require newer hardware.
  • iPadOS 26 introduces Mac-style workflows including a menu bar, resizable windowed apps with traffic‑light controls, an App Exposé view, and a Pencil‑enabled Preview app.
  • Coverage frames beta 9 as likely the final round before a release candidate, with a broader release expected later this month following Apple’s announced September 9 event.