Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Tahoe
Apple Seeds Second Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Apple Seeds Second watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Developer Betas
Mac Rumors: Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Tahoe
Apple today provided developers with the second beta of macOS Tahoe 26 for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after the first beta was released following WWDC.
Registered developers can download the new beta software through the System Settings app.
macOS Tahoe features Apple's Liquid Glass redesign, which extends across all of the new updates this year. Apple also brought the Phone and Journal apps to the Mac for the first time, and introduced a new cross-platform Games app.
With the update, Apple overhauled how Spotlight works, enabling new functionality that allows it to be used to complete all kinds of actions like sending emails without having to open up an app. There are also changes to a number of apps, including Messages, Safari, and Notes.
All of the new features that are included in macOS Tahoe are outlined in our dedicated roundup.Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Tahoe" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsApple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Tahoe
Mac Rumors: Apple Seeds Second Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Apple today provided developers with the second betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for testing purposes, with the updates coming two weeks after Apple seeded the first betas following the WWDC keynote.
Registered developers can download the new beta software using the Software Update section of the Settings app.
iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 feature Apple's new Liquid Glass design aesthetic, with a focus on translucency and glass-like interface elements. The new design extends to the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Control Center, along with menus and buttons in apps.
Apple's new software includes new features for apps like Messages, Phone, Shortcuts, and Apple Music, along with new Apple Intelligence features, a revamp for CarPlay, and more. In iPadOS 26, there's a whole new multitasking system that supports multiple app windows for a more Mac-like experience.
For more on the new features in iOS 26, we have a dedicated iOS 26 roundup and a separate iPadOS 26 roundup.
While the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas are limited to developers right now, Apple plans to release a public beta in July. The updates will launch in the fall.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "Apple Seeds Second Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsApple Seeds Second Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Mac Rumors: Apple Seeds Second watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Developer Betas
Apple today provided developers with the second betas of watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 for testing purposes, with the betas coming two weeks after the first betas were released after the WWDC keynote.
The software updates can be downloaded through the Settings app on each device. A developer account is required.
watchOS 26 and tvOS 26 adopt new Liquid Glass design changes inspired by visionOS, much like iOS 26 and macOS 26. watchOS has a new AI-powered Workout Buddy for motivation and the Smart Stack incorporates more personal context for better suggestions. There's also a new Notes app and support for Live Translation.
tvOS 26 supports karaoke using an iPhone as a microphone, improvements for using AirPlay speakers with a TV, new Aerial screen savers, and support for quicker logins to apps at setup thanks to Apple Account syncing.
visionOS 26 adds support for spatial widgets that can be placed anywhere in the space around you, along with refinements to make personas more lifelike and support for shared spatial experiences between two Vision Pro users.
The betas are limited to developers right now, but watchOS 26 and tvOS 26 will be available to public beta testers in July. The updates will launch in the fall.
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