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Apple Releases iOS 26 Developer Beta 8 as Public Beta 5 Arrives

The matched builds signal testing is nearly complete with a release candidate expected around Apple's early‑September iPhone event.

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Overview

  • Developer beta 8 lands for iOS 26 alongside parallel beta 8 updates across iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, with iOS build 23A5330a.
  • Apple also issued Public Beta 5 that mirrors the new developer builds, offering the same code for broader testing.
  • This round emphasizes stability and polish to the Liquid Glass interface and Apple Intelligence features rather than adding new headline capabilities.
  • Based on Apple's recent cadence, outlets expect the next step to be a release candidate shortly after the rumored September 9 iPhone event, with a public rollout likely in mid‑September.
  • iOS 26 supports iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone 11 or newer, while advanced Apple Intelligence features require iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or the upcoming iPhone 16 line; Apple advises installing betas on non‑primary devices with backups.