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Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 8 and Public Beta 5 as OS 26 Suite Nears Release Candidate

The late-cycle build signals a pivot to a release candidate ahead of Apple’s expected September iPhone event.

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Overview

  • Apple seeded developer beta 8 for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 alongside macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, with iOS/iPadOS build 23A5330a and corresponding builds across the suite.
  • Hours later, Apple issued public beta 5 that mirrors developer beta 8 for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
  • The updates emphasize Liquid Glass polish, stability, and minor fixes, following recent tweaks like notification summaries, a Messages drafts section, and restored Apple Watch blood‑oxygen readings.
  • Coverage notes Apple typically ends at eight developer betas before moving to a release candidate, with the public launch expected shortly after the September iPhone event.
  • Eligible devices include iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone 11 or newer, with Apple Intelligence features limited to iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max and the forthcoming iPhone 16 family, and installs available via Settings for enrolled testers.