Apple Seeds Third Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

[MacRumors]

Apple today provided developers with the third betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for testing purposes, with the updates coming two weeks after Apple seeded the second betas.

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 design extends to the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Control Center, along with menus and buttons in apps.

Apple's software includes 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 features in iOS 26, we have a dedicated iOS 26 roundup and a separate iPadOS 26 roundup. Several new features were found in beta 2, and we rounded them up.

While the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas are limited to developers right now, Apple plans to release a public very soon. The updates will launch in the fall.

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

 

[thatJohann]

is this the public beta build?

 

[theeaglesfan005]

9.04GB on my 16 Pro Max

Hopefully lots of bug fixes 🤞

Beta 2 was so laggy and stuttery

 

[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
iOS 17.7 to iOS 26 Beta 3 - 7.27GB

Releases:

iOS 26 beta 3 (23A5287g)
iPadOS 26 beta 3 (23A5287g)
macOS 26 beta 3 (25A5306g)
visionOS 26 beta 3 (23M5290f)
watchOS 26 beta 3 (23R5307g)

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[CopyChief]

is this the public beta build?

Could be. We don't know yet. It may depend on testing goes this week, and if there are no major hiccups, PB may release later this week or early next.

 

[lofin]

11.72GB on an iPhone 16 Pro - quite massive.

 

[AppleFan91]

Woah, 8.6GB. That’s a big boy haha. Hopefully lots of fixes since this will probably be the public beta 1

 

[Simon89]

is this the public beta build?

Will be available tomorrow if it is

 

[verniesgarden]

mine is 12.77 Gb on a 16 Pro

 

[Computers 4 U LLC]

Downloaded and installed beta 3, it was pretty quick on both my iPhone and Watch. Seem to be really stable so far. iPad installing now.

 

[podycust]

6.55GB on iPad Air M3

 

[raindogg]

This may be the first time I don't upgrade.

 

[alecgold]

13.29Gb on iPad Pro M4 13”
Curious how well this goes.

 

[k.alexander]

Downloaded and installed beta 3, it was pretty quick on both my iPhone and Watch. Seem to be really stable so far. iPad installing now.

How does it feel? iPadOS26 Beta2 was suuuuuuuper lagy.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Haven’t loaded them yet, but hoping that by the time I install the first one, a PDF bug I reported is fixed Certain symbols that display in Acrobat and other PDF readers don’t display on the Mac or iPad (does fine on both in the browser, though!)

 

[USB-Adapter]

Hold! Hold until the first public beta!

 

[Computers 4 U LLC]

How does it feel? iPadOS26 Beta2 was suuuuuuuper lagy.

Beta 2 was great for me on all of my devices, Beta 3 feels even better so far.

 

[thatJohann]

Are the first public betas historically the same beta as dev beta 3? or is it usually a new build?

 

[bowens]

The update on my 14 Pro Max is only 2.77GB but it's giving me an error that says there's not enough storage to install. I have over 32GB available.

 

[Devyn89]

Are the first public betas historically the same beta as dev beta 3? or is it usually a new build?

In the past it’s generally been the same build unless some critical flaw is missed.

 

[eoblaed]

beta2 was definitely better than beta1. looking forward to the improvements with beta3

 

[FrozenDarkness]

dont’ see the update in the settings app yet for ipad

 

[maika1305]

Had to pull down several times on my iPhone 12 running dev beta 2 to get this one

 

[podycust]

dont’ see the update in the settings app yet for ipad

Strange I’ve downloaded it on mine need to charge it before I can install (air m3)

 

[tarunc]

Lets hope my 16 pro max is not an iron after this update...looking forward to it. B2 would have my phone heat up like mad....