Overview

• Developer beta 3 builds are now available for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 as Apple enters its final testing phase.
• All six beta releases feature Apple’s Liquid Glass design with toned-down transparency in Control Center, navigation bars and notifications for improved readability.
• watchOS 26 beta 3 adds a Notes app, AI-driven Workout Buddy and Live Translation, while visionOS 26 beta 3 brings spatial widgets, shared experiences and enhanced media support.
• macOS Tahoe beta 3 debuts native Phone, Journal and cross-platform Games apps plus a redesigned Spotlight, and iPadOS 26 beta 3 overhauls multitasking with a Mac-style windowing system and new Preview app.
• Public beta access is expected imminently in July, paving the way for a broad fall release to coincide with Apple’s annual hardware event.