Overview
- The second developer betas of iOS26, iPadOS26, macOS Tahoe26, watchOS26, tvOS26 and visionOS26 rolled out on June 23 with bug fixes and performance optimizations.
- Liquid Glass design received key tweaks including stronger background blur and darker overlays in Control Center to enhance readability of toggles and notifications.
- iOS26 and iPadOS26 beta2 introduce improved multitasking with resizable windows on iPad, a Mac-style menu bar, Live Translation, ChatGPT integration via Image Playground and an AI-powered Shortcuts app.
- watchOS26 beta2 adds a redesigned Workout app with a personalized Workout Buddy, Apple Notes on the wrist, Live Translation in Messages and subtle Liquid Glass UI refinements.
- tvOS26 beta2 refreshes the Apple TV app, boosts profile-switching, adds Live Captions and Apple Music Lyrics translation; visionOS26 beta2 brings spatial widgets, enhanced Personas, 180° and 360° video support and PSVR2 controller compatibility; and macOS Tahoe26 beta2 debuts Live Activities, a new Games app and a Journal app in advance of public betas expected in July.