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Apple Releases First 26.1 Developer Betas Across iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS

The developer-only seeds begin Apple's post-launch stabilization effort.

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Overview

  • Apple made iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 available to developers for testing today.
  • The builds are the first point updates following last week’s OS 26 releases across Apple’s platforms.
  • Registered developers can install the updates over the air via General > Software Update > Beta Updates after linking an Apple ID to a Developer Account.
  • Apple has not detailed what is included, with coverage pointing to a focus on fixes and performance stability following reports of camera glitches, battery drain, and overheating in iOS 26.
  • Public beta versions are likely to follow after developer testing progresses.