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Apple Seeds First 26.2 Developer Betas Across iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, and Vision Pro

The builds prioritize bug fixes and are available only to registered developers through the Settings app.

Overview

  • iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 beta 1 can be downloaded by registered developers via Software Update on supported devices.
  • Apple also released developer betas for watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2, with the visionOS build restricted to developers.
  • Apple’s notes indicate no major new features, focusing instead on bug fixes, performance, and system stability.
  • The new testing cycle began one day after the public rollout of the 26.1 updates across platforms.
  • Public betas are expected to follow in the coming days, and users are urged to avoid installing pre-release software on primary devices.