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Apple Releases Second iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas
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I too had the PB1 on my 15Pro Max, it was buggy and a bit slow, PB2 is feeling much better so far.
PB1 was genuinely UNUSABLE on my 16 Pro Max, so... not all of them (at least not for everyone/every device). Fingers crossed for PB2, but I've decided to just wait it out for the final version.
FWIW, this update broke my CarPlay. When I launch Phone app on CarPlay, there is a blank screen for Favorites, Recents, Contacts has the letter A on it (but otherwise completely blank - no entries, no other letters) and Voicemail is also blank. I can touch into the blackness and select things. But can’t see anything I’m touching.
That’s the only hiccup I’ve seen so far.
Edit: Oops, spoke too soon. In addition to Phone, I’m seeing the same black screen issue in iTunes, Messages and Settings. Also seeing same black screen issue with 3rd party apps (LivePhish, Sirius, PlexAmp, etc.). Said another way: my CarPlay is jacked.
Not yet uncovered any issues on iPhone 16 Pro or M2 MBA.
That’s the only hiccup I’ve seen so far.
Edit: Oops, spoke too soon. In addition to Phone, I’m seeing the same black screen issue in iTunes, Messages and Settings. Also seeing same black screen issue with 3rd party apps (LivePhish, Sirius, PlexAmp, etc.). Said another way: my CarPlay is jacked.
Not yet uncovered any issues on iPhone 16 Pro or M2 MBA.
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Same here, no more CarPlay on my Honda CRV. Just a blank screen with some blurry color. In my case it's the Phone app, the Messages App and Music. Maps works.
Same here. Also seeing same issue on 3rd party apps (LivePhish, Sirius, PlexAmp, etc.). Pretty bad bug. Hopefully next update brings a fix. Would be an awful bug for full release.
I updated my iPad mini from iPadOS 18.6 to 26 Public Beta 2. When I connect it to my Mac running macOS 15.6, I get a modal saying "A software update is required to connect". When I click the "Install" button, it tries to download it for maybe half a minute, then it says "Can't install the software because it is not currently available from the Software Update server."
My Mac seems to be able to see the iPad connected to it anyway, so I don't know what I'm missing by not having this update. Maybe the update will be available soon, or maybe not until release.
My Mac seems to be able to see the iPad connected to it anyway, so I don't know what I'm missing by not having this update. Maybe the update will be available soon, or maybe not until release.
Just popping in to say this Beta finally installed the right firmware on my AirPod Pros. So it has that going for it.
I spoke too soon when I said no issues. I cannot get the wallet app to open. I’ve rebooted, still nothing. Just a black screen. And double-clicking the power button doesn't bring up my card for tap to pay. I’ve left feedback. 16PM.
Update: I guess I wasn’t waiting long enough. It finally comes up after about 2 min.
Update: I guess I wasn’t waiting long enough. It finally comes up after about 2 min.
I didn’t have any significant issues, so seemed fine to me. All minor annoyances.
I know I was pretty critical of Liquid Glass without having tried it, but now that I have the public beta running on my phone I can safely say I was right all along. Boy, this stuff is rough.
So many random dropshadows all over the home screen and lock screen in a desperate attempt to make things legible. Inconsistencies all over the place, legibility problems here and there (although a lot of these have been mostly fixed, even if they’re still pretty ugly).
Also, what’s up the with keyboard typeface? It’s somehow narrower but bolder than the previous one, it almost looks like someone accidentally picked the wrong one from a list.
I’m not one to call for firings, but whoever signed off on Liquid Glass might need to be shuffled out of the design leadership team.
So many random dropshadows all over the home screen and lock screen in a desperate attempt to make things legible. Inconsistencies all over the place, legibility problems here and there (although a lot of these have been mostly fixed, even if they’re still pretty ugly).
Also, what’s up the with keyboard typeface? It’s somehow narrower but bolder than the previous one, it almost looks like someone accidentally picked the wrong one from a list.
I’m not one to call for firings, but whoever signed off on Liquid Glass might need to be shuffled out of the design leadership team.
I think it is great and I have very few problems with how it is today, I think they could make some things more transparent though since they seem to have walked back a bit too much.
The weirdest thing for me with PB2 is a weather app I have that has not worked in 18.x nor 26 PB1 started working when I upgraded to PB2. But beta review restrictions won’t let me notify the developer.
Here are just some of the ones I spotted this afternoon/evening since installing. Ironically, some of these are actually more legible in the screenshots than on the actual device.
No, I wasn't in line. Just checking the app in bed late at night. May not use it at stores until it's fixed. I just wonder why it's my phone and not a widely reported issue.Bet the people inline behind you were impressed
I'm gonna try to get back in and maybe remove some cards to see if that helps.
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ill agree with those that discussed the issue with carplay having issues. the main screen will show the 4 icons at the bottom for me, the map, possible spotify/sirius xm spots but when selecting sound options or messages, calls its just a blank screen. The maps still does work though
Tried a full reset of CarPlay in the phone and in my car and it did not help. The only app that works is Maps. All the others are blank screens. But if you touch the screens they actually work, you just can't see the interface. I am able to go forward and back in my music list if I touch where the buttons should be.
I see the same with my M2 iPad Air, I don't really need to connect the iPad to the Mac, I just use a USB-C cable connected to my Studio Display to charge it, which is more convenient for me vs using a plug in the wall.
So I shrug it off, doesn't appear to impact functionality