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Apple Readies iOS 26.0.2 as 26.1 Beta 3 Reaches Developers With Notable Refinements

Analytics logs point to a near-term maintenance release, with developers testing refinements for late October.

Overview

  • MacRumors’ server logs indicate Apple is internally testing iOS 26.0.2, a minor update expected to deliver bug fixes and security patches within days to weeks.
  • Reporting also shows macOS 26.0.2 in testing, suggesting a coordinated maintenance release across iPhone and Mac.
  • Apple today released the third developer betas of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS 26.1 as the next round of updates approaches public launch.
  • Beta 3 expands Apple Intelligence to more languages, adds new AirPods Live Translation languages, and refines Liquid Glass visuals, Apple Music swipe gestures, and app interfaces.
  • An anonymous X account with a track record for software leaks flagged a new 23A357 build of iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1, a revision that remains unconfirmed and could target specific hardware.