Apple has recently launched the fifth developer betas for its upcoming operating systems: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. These releases follow the previous beta versions, with iOS and iPadOS updates arriving just a week after the fourth betas, while macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates were released two weeks after their respective fourth betas.
Developers registered with Apple can access and download these beta updates through the Software Update section of the Settings app on their devices. This enables developers to test new features and improvements ahead of the official public releases.
The release of these betas indicates Apple's ongoing commitment to refining its software ecosystem and gathering feedback from developers to enhance user experience. As with prior updates, users can expect a range of new features and optimizations aimed at improving functionality, performance, and integration across devices.
In addition to the current beta releases, Apple may continue to refine these operating systems leading up to their official launches, likely coinciding with the next product announcements or events. Developers and enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the final versions, which will introduce innovative features and enhancements that align with Apple's vision for the future of its software landscape
Developers registered with Apple can access and download these beta updates through the Software Update section of the Settings app on their devices. This enables developers to test new features and improvements ahead of the official public releases.
The release of these betas indicates Apple's ongoing commitment to refining its software ecosystem and gathering feedback from developers to enhance user experience. As with prior updates, users can expect a range of new features and optimizations aimed at improving functionality, performance, and integration across devices.
In addition to the current beta releases, Apple may continue to refine these operating systems leading up to their official launches, likely coinciding with the next product announcements or events. Developers and enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the final versions, which will introduce innovative features and enhancements that align with Apple's vision for the future of its software landscape
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, TVOS 26, and visionOS 26 Beta 5 released
Apple has released its fifth developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, TVOS 26, and visionOS 26:
Apple Seeds Fifth Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of macOS Tahoe to Developers
Apple Seeds Fifth watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Developer Betas
