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Apple Releases OS 26 Developer Beta 8 and Public Beta 5, Pointing to Final Testing Phase

The builds emphasize stability, pointing to release candidates expected around Apple's September keynote.

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Apple releases tvOS 26 public beta 5

Overview

  • Apple seeded the eighth developer betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 (build 23A5330a) alongside macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
  • Apple also issued the fifth public betas that mirror the new developer builds, available through Software Update for enrolled testers.
  • Based on Apple’s typical cadence, beta 8 is likely the last developer and public beta before release candidate builds near the September event.
  • OS 26 highlights include the Liquid Glass redesign, expanded Apple Intelligence features, a revamped CarPlay, and major iPadOS multitasking and windowing upgrades; macOS Tahoe adds the Phone app and an overhauled Spotlight.
  • Some Apple Intelligence capabilities require newer iPhone models, and Apple advises installing betas on non‑primary devices with backups.