Apple Releases Second Betas for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1
▼ Summary
– Apple released second beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 for developer testing.
– The new betas are available for download through the Settings app under General > Software Update on compatible devices.
– Apple Intelligence now supports additional languages including Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional), and Vietnamese.
– AirPods Live Translation has been expanded to include Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Chinese (Mandarin Traditional and Simplified) in iOS 26.1.
– The final versions of these operating system updates are scheduled for release later in October.
Apple has rolled out the second round of beta versions for its upcoming operating system updates, including iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1. These new builds arrive just two weeks after the initial developer betas were made available, offering a fresh set of features and refinements for testing.
Developers can install the latest beta releases directly from the Settings application on supported devices. By navigating to General and selecting Software Update, users will find the new versions ready for download.
A notable enhancement in this beta cycle is the expanded language support for Apple Intelligence, which now includes Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional), and Vietnamese. Additionally, AirPods Live Translation has been updated to handle Japanese, Korean, Italian, and both Traditional and Simplified Chinese dialects within iOS 26.1.
Several user-facing improvements have also been introduced. The Phone app’s keypad now incorporates Liquid Glass technology, while Apple Music introduces a new swipe gesture that makes changing tracks more intuitive. Visual updates are present across the Calendar, Safari, and Photos applications, refining the overall user experience. For a detailed look at features discovered so far, readers can refer to the iOS 26.1 beta 1 feature list.
The official public release for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 is scheduled for later in October.
(Source: Mac Rumors)
