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Apple Seeds Sixth Developer Betas of 26-Series Operating Systems with UI and Performance Refinements

Apple moves to weekly beta updates in August to tighten Liquid Glass translucency, boost performance, prime its software for early September release candidates.

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Overview

  • Developers can download sixth betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 via each device’s Settings app, with most updates opening to public testers soon while visionOS remains developer-only.
  • Beta 6 refines the Liquid Glass design by increasing translucency on lock screens, toggles and tab bars, adds new ringtones and accelerates app open/close animations for a snappier experience.
  • The Camera app has reverted to Classic Mode swiping by default, eliminating the beta 5 toggle and accompanied by broad performance and stability fixes.
  • watchOS introduces an AI-powered Workout Buddy, Notes app and Live Translation, tvOS gains iPhone-based karaoke and AirPlay enhancements, and visionOS rolls out spatial widgets, persona tweaks and shared spatial experiences.
  • Apple’s beta cadence has shifted to weekly drops through August to polish features and prepare release candidate builds ahead of its early September finish line aligned with the fall hardware event.