macOS Tahoe 26.1, iOS 26.1, and iPadOS 26.1 Beta 3 released
Apple has released third beta versions of macOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, and iPadOS 26.1 to registered developers. This action points to a release date that is close, probably in the middle to end of November 2025. Apple used to speed up its release cycle once beta versions got to this point.
The first and second beta versions of macOS Tahoe 26.1, iOS 26.1, and iPadOS 26.1 made many improvements, such as fixing bugs and making the Liquid Glass presentation look the same across all three platforms. The company also announced "Background Security Improvements," which will replace Rapid Security Updates. They also made plans to connect smartwatches with other companies because of rules from the European Union.
The second preliminary version of iPadOS 26.1 brought back the Slide-Over feature, which had been taken out of iPadOS 26.0 when Apple added its window management system. Many individuals appear to have overlooked this feature, and its reappearance has garnered positive feedback.
Developers can now get the third beta versions of these operating systems. The Apple Developer Connection website lists all the build numbers and release dates. These are macOS 26.1 Beta 3 (25B5062e), iOS 26.1 Beta 3 (23B5064e), iPadOS 26.1 Beta 3 (23B5064e), watchOS 26.1 Beta 3 (23S5022e), tvOS 26.1 Beta 3 (23J5563d), and visionOS 26.1 Beta 3 (23N5033d).
Should no significant issues arise during this period, the public test version of these beta releases should be available within the next 24 hours. But it's important to remember that Apple usually focuses on fixing bugs first when it starts its rapid release cycle, so new features might not be obvious right away.
