Overview

• After testers flagged low contrast in the first developer beta, Control Center tiles now default to a more opaque background in the second beta
• Some background hues still bleed through Control Center buttons, indicating Apple may refine opacity further
• The release also includes a new alternate ringtone based on Apple’s Reflections track
• Apple plans to expand testing with a public beta in July ahead of the fall launch
• iOS 26 remains slated for general release in fall 2025