Apple releases beta 4 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more
The update adds bug fixes and performance improvements as Apple moves iOS 26.5 and companion software closer to public release.
- On Tuesday, Apple released the fourth developer beta for iOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5, moving the software lineup closer to a mid-May public launch.
- These updates prioritize performance and stability rather than major new features, with Apple characterizing the macOS release as a 'bug fixes and performance improvements' kind of update.
- New features include end-to-end encryption for Messages and a 'Suggested Places' feature in Apple Maps, while Apple tests annual App Store subscriptions and Live Activities for third-party accessories in Europe.
- Public beta versions are now available to users following the initial developer release, preceding major platform upgrades scheduled for unveiling at WWDC26 in June.
- WWDC26 begins in six weeks with an online conference featuring over 100 sessions, where Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, stated the company "can't wait to see many of you.
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Apple Opens Up Beta 4 Testing Ahead of the 26.5 Update
Apple is one step closer to its 26.5 software updates, with the release of the fourth beta releases for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. 9to5 Mac reports that the beta 4 versions are now available to developers, with public beta releases expected this week. The focus of the update will be […] The post Apple Opens Up Beta 4 Testing Ahead of the 26.5 Update appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 26.5 for programmers, continuing the testing cycle before the final release scheduled for shortly. The update comes at a time when the company...
Fourth iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 developer betas arrive for testing
Apple has brought out the fourth developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 as testing of the updates continues.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe fourth developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 arrive after the third, which came out on April 20. The second appeared…
Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 do not include new Siri capabilities, suggesting any Siri updates are being held un…
New versions for developers and public beta testers: few visible changes on Mac, while on iPhone interesting clues emerge between smarter Maps, tests on RCS encryption and openings to third-party devices - on macitynet.it What changes with the fourth betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS 26.5 Tahoe
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