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Apple Releases First Public Betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1

The point release prioritizes stability with broader AI language support for testers.

Overview

  • Apple opened public betas on September 24 after seeding developer builds on September 22 (build 23B5044l), with installation available via Settings > General > Software Update for enrolled devices.
  • Apple Intelligence now supports eight additional languages: Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional), and Vietnamese.
  • AirPods Live Translation adds support for Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Chinese in both Mandarin Traditional and Simplified.
  • Early tweaks include a redesigned video scrubber in Photos, Liquid Glass styling for the Phone keypad, a swipe-to-skip gesture in Apple Music, and full-width color highlights in Calendar list view.
  • Testers report occasional freezes, app glitches, and heating issues, and Apple is expected to release multiple betas before a wider rollout likely arriving in mid to late October.