Apple Seeds Second Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

[MacRumors]

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.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Second Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

 

[sniffies]

Come on, beta 2, let’s get sickening!

Okurr

 

[winxmac]

iPhone 11 Pro Max
iOS 17.7 to iOS 26 Beta 1 - 7.38GB
iOS 17.7 to iOS 26 Beta 2 - 7.25GB

Releases:
iOS 26 beta 2 (23A5276f)
iPadOS 26 beta 2 (23A5276f)
macOS 26 beta 2 (25A5295e)
tvOS 26 beta 2 (23J5295e)
visionOS 26 beta 2 (23M5279f)
watchOS 26 beta 2 (23R5296f)

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[nicolhac]

Im hoping the contrast issues are fixed besides the obvious

 

[Computers 4 U LLC]

Downloaded and installed, it was a rather quick update on my iPhone 16 Pro Max and seems very stable so far. Installing WatchOS and iPadOS now.

 

[calvin2006]

Anyone running the beta on an iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max and if so how does it feel?

 

[Minato1990]

I ran the first beta on my daily driver devices.
I’m a teacher and it didn’t cause me to lose any end of year grades before finalizing them , and submitting them so lets jump into the second one lets a go!

 

[KurtWilde]

Isn’t 2 week pretty quick right after release?

 

[votdfak]

Come on beta 2. Save my iPhone 15 pro. LOL

 

[Saberon2014]

Isn’t 2 week pretty quick right after release?

No, most beta 2’s are 14-16 days after beta 1. This fits right in that schedule

 

[USB-Adapter]

Hold. Hold. Hold until the first public beta.

 

[Cheruman]

Installing it on my iPhone 13 mini because I don’t hate myself enough yet

 

[Populus]

iPhone 11 Pro Max
iOS 17.7 to iOS 26 Beta 1 - 7.38GB
iOS 17.7 to iOS 26 Beta 2 - 7.25GB

Are you doing it?

 

[Danilamak]

Installing it on my iPhone 13 mini because I don’t hate myself enough yet

Quite sophisticated try

 

[stocklen]

I ran the first beta on my daily driver devices.
I’m a teacher and it didn’t cause me to lose any end of year grades before finalizing them , and submitting them so lets jump into the second one lets a go!

not a developer then

 

[ajkoeltz]

Installing on my iPhone 15 PM, M4 iPad Pro, M4 15' MacBook Air and Watch Series 10. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

15PM

 

[arthurgd3]

Anyone who already has it installed can confirm if any of the odd glitching due to the Liquid Glass elements have been fixed? Issues also with readability been fixed?

 

[Minato1990]

not a developer then

No I am not.
Well I help to develop the young minds for the future lmao

 

[goshya]

Have they fixed the Apple Pencil handwriting autocorrect bug? Blue dots under one’s handwriting that can’t be turned off. Highly annoying during presentations or online meetings. I can’t even sign documents without Apple telling me that I meant to write something else.

 

[nfl46]

Much needed. Hopefully it fixes some of the stuttering from Beta 1.

 

[MrGimper]

CC is still an absolute cluster. Disappointing

 

[Computers 4 U LLC]

Anyone who already has it installed can confirm if any of the odd glitching due to the Liquid Glass elements have been fixed? Issues also with readability been fixed?

Never had that problem on the initial beta or revised. No issues on beta 2 either.

 

[Cheruman]

Much needed. Hopefully it fixes some of the stuttering from Beta 1.

It’s much less laggy

 

[stocklen]

No I am not.
Well I help to develop the young minds for the future lmao

no offence but its just nuts for the vast majority of people to go anywhere near a first draft developer beta.

It's just insane this time and ive never seen the like. People getting developer accounts and installing the software on primary devices in BETA ONE for goodness sake. This is not for the general public. This is for Developers who need the maximum amount of time to make changes to their apps and software for the new OS.

I dont think ive ever seen so many YouTubers and others positing video after video showcasing 'living with iOS26' after 2 days etc etc etc when they are on DEVELOPER beta 1.

There is a public beta coming - you have to wait a few weeks longer for it - but it will be MUCH safer than an early developer beta. I dont get why people illegitimately create developer accounts to get a bug-laden release that could easily result in catastrophic data loss when they just have to wait a few short weeks.