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Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 Betas to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

Apple today seeded the fifth betas of upcoming iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas.

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Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.

With iOS 27 set to launch in September, Apple is wrapping up work on iOS 26. We are not expecting any major new features in the iOS 26.6 update, and it will primarily focus on bug fixes and performance improvements.

The update adds new wording around blocked contact limits, letting users know when they have exceeded the maximum number of blocked contacts. The update might also include a new anti-snatching feature that locks your iPhone if it's grabbed from your hand.

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Top Rated Comments

roncron Avatar
5 weeks ago
Surprised it’s not the RC.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago
Thank you for combining posts. A page for each individual beta was a bit cumbersome at times.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago

Why is taking Apple so long in releasing iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.6?

I want to install it already on all my devices while I wait for iOS/iPadOS/macOS 27.
If the rumors are true, probably working on the new indexing system.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago
I jumped to the 26.6 Beta 4, the 26.5.2 drained my 17PM battery in a manner that, usually I end my day with 50-45% previously, but in 26.5.2 by noon I'd be 35% left. 26.6 beta the battery has been fixed.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Reeneman Avatar
5 weeks ago

Why is taking Apple so long in releasing iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.6?

I want to install it already on all my devices while I wait for iOS/iPadOS/macOS 27.
The same as last years. This will be the last iOS 26 major update before the release of iOS 27. They always take their time with these releases.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Populus Avatar
5 weeks ago
Why is taking Apple so long in releasing iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.6?

I want to install it already on all my devices while I wait for iOS/iPadOS/macOS 27.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)