Apple Releases Public Betas for macOS 26, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and watchOS 26
Apple has rolled out the first public beta versions of its upcoming operating systems. These include macOS 26, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and watchOS 26. These betas feature the company’s new Liquid Glass design language.
New Features:
- macOS 26: Liquid Glass design, redesigned Control Centre, and Live Activities support.
- iPadOS 26: New window management system, menu bar, and Live Activities support.
- watchOS 26: Workout Buddy feature, wrist flick gesture, and Notes app.
The public betas allow users to try out the new features before the official release. Apple has also released a fresh developer build of iOS 26 Beta 4.
Key Highlights:
- Improved Spotlight app with filters.
- Enhanced Shortcuts app with machine learning models.
- Redesigned built-in apps like Safari, Messages, and FaceTime.
Users can download the public betas on compatible devices. The new features and design changes aim to enhance the user experience across Apple’s ecosystem.