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Apple Seeds Fifth Developer Betas Across Six Operating Systems

Fifth betas deliver final Liquid Glass refinements, preparing public previews ahead of the September release

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New in iOS 26 beta 5: Camera and Mail toggles, Apple Watch leak
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Overview

  • Apple released fifth developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26, extending its cross-platform Liquid Glass design to all major updates.
  • The beta cycle is now shifting from feature additions to performance optimization and bug fixing in preparation for a September launch.
  • iOS and iPadOS public betas have been live since July 23, and public seeds for tvOS, watchOS and visionOS are set to begin within days.
  • macOS Tahoe beta five refines the Spotlight overhaul and introduces new Phone, Journal and Games apps under the Liquid Glass interface while iPadOS smooths its windowing system, menu bar and revamped Files app.
  • watchOS 26 beta five polishes UI animations and enhances features like Workout Buddy and Notes, and tvOS 26 beta five locks in karaoke mode, AirPlay improvements and fresh Liquid Glass-styled screensavers.