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Apple Seeds First Developer Betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe and More

Apple today provided developers with the first betas of the new iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 betas for testing purposes.

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Registered developers can download the new beta software through the Settings app on each device.

Apple's software updates include many of the new features that were shown off at today's keynote event, with Apple rolling out a new Liquid Glass design aesthetic across all of its operating systems. You might also notice that Apple has changed the way that it numbers its updates, bringing more cohesion to the lineup.

There are a slew of new features to go through, so stay tuned to MacRumors in the coming weeks for hands-on footage, guides, how tos, and an in-depth look at everything you'll want to know about the new updates.

While today's betas are designed solely for developers to give them time to learn the new features and adjust their apps, Apple will provide public beta testers with a chance to try the software in July. ‌iOS 26‌, ‌iPadOS 26‌, macOS 26, tvOS 26, ‌watchOS 26‌, and visionOS 26 are set to launch to the public in September.

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Top Rated Comments

10 months ago

Before you install, just remember that the next beta is about 4 weeks away
NAH. JUST INSTALL BETA NO BACKUPS BBY
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
10 months ago
Can you all wait to download until I finish? :D
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ghostface147 Avatar
10 months ago
My days of dropping early betas on the daily driver are over. I’ll see you in late August.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sniffies Avatar
10 months ago
Let the beta season begin!
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrGimper Avatar
10 months ago
Before you install, just remember that the next beta is about 4 weeks away
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dmccombs Avatar
10 months ago

Downloaded and installed the first developer beta for iOS 26 without any issues, first impressions, it seems pretty stable but probably too soon to tell for sure.
How's the battery life? 🤣🤣🤣
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