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Apple Releases Third iOS 18.6 Public Beta and Confirms July 23 Launch for OS 26 Betas

Early public testers can install EU App Store tweaks in iOS 18.6 beta before Apple expands testing to its full OS lineup next week.

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Overview

  • On July 15, Apple seeded third public betas of iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6 and watchOS 11.6 through its free Beta Software Program
  • The iOS 18.6 update brings European Union App Store compliance changes alongside general stability fixes, and macOS Sequoia 15.6 focuses on minor bug fixes
  • Apple confirmed that public beta testing for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, HomePod Software 26 and AirPods firmware will begin around Wednesday, July 23
  • visionOS 26 will not be included in the upcoming public beta release, according to Apple’s official announcement
  • Testers are advised to back up their devices before installing beta software to guard against potential issues