Apple releases betas of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and more for developers

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, HomePod Software 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 for developers. The tests are now available for download. The company has also made available Release Candidates from macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8.

Builds released this week include version 23G5028e for iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, version 25G5028f for macOS Tahoe 26.6, version 23U5025e for watchOS 26.6, version 23L5729e for tvOS 26.6, and version 23O5728e for visionOS 26.6. The release follows the company’s update schedule, with versions 26.5 having been released approximately 2 weeks ago.

Novas expected features

The beta versions of iOS 26.6 and related operating systems should bring bug fixes and general performance improvements. Além technical optimizations, additional new features are expected to be introduced during this testing cycle, although Apple has not yet detailed which specific features will integrate the updates.

Developers participating in the beta testing program can access the new builds through Apple Developer Program. The testing process precedes the public release of final versions, allowing the company to identify and fix problems before mass distribution.

Atualizações from previous versions

Concomitantemente, Apple released Release Candidates from previous versions of macOS. macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 build 24G806 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 build 23J604 have reached final testing, signaling the proximity of the public release of these minor updates.

The RCs (Release Candidates) represent versions that are practically ready for the general public. Quando an RC is released, it means that the company considered the build stable enough to be close to the final version. Geralmente, few changes occur between an RC and the public release, except in cases of critical bug discovery.

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Ciclo development of Apple

Apple’s beta release schedule follows a consistent pattern. The first betas reach developers early in the development cycle, followed by multiple updates over the subsequent weeks. RCs appear in the final stages, immediately preceding the public release of the final versions.

Desenvolvedores registered with Apple Developer Program access the betas through the Updates section of the Configurações application on their devices. Alternativamente, you can download the installers directly from the Apple developer portal. Para macOS beta updates are also available via Preferências from Sistema.

Detalhes of released builds

Specific builds released by Apple in this round of testing include:

• iOS 26.6 (build 23G5028e)
• iPadOS 26.6 (build 23G5028e)
• macOS Tahoe 26.6 (build 25G5028f)
• watchOS 26.6 (build 23U5025e)
• tvOS 26.6 (build 23L5729e)
• HomePod 26.6 Software (identical build to iOS 26.6)
• visionOS 26.6 (build 23O5728e)
• macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 (build 24G806) — Release Candidate
• macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 (build 23J604) — Release Candidate

Cada build carries unique identifiers that allow Apple to track specific changes and feedback from developers during the testing process. Build numbers also make it easier to diagnose technical problems reported by testers.