The primary betas of iOS 18.6 and macOS Sequoia 15.6 went to builders Monday. That’s regardless of Apple already unveiling their eventual replacements, iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26. Whereas which may appear odd, that is regular.
Apple additionally simply seeded iPadOS 18.6 beta 1, watchOS 11.6 beta 1, tvOS 18.6 beta 1 and visionOS 2.6 beta 1 to builders.
iOS 18.6 and macOS 15.6 beta testing begins
Apple is all the time engaged on enhancing the working methods for all its units. And simply because it’s already waiting for the OS variations it’ll launch this autumn, doesn’t imply it’s given up on the present ones.
So whereas Apple used WWDC final week to provide the world its first take a look at iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, work continues on the variations that originally launched in September 2024. Which means the corporate’s builders are coding two variations of them on the identical time.
Therefore Monday’s launch of the primary betas for iOS 18.6 and macOS 15.6, together with the primary betas of iPadOS 18.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6.
It’s not but clear whether or not there are any new options in these. It’s attainable there aren’t, simply bug fixes. Whereas Apple retains engaged on these soon-to-be out of date variations, this late within the cycle, the corporate saves essential new options for the subsequent main upgrades coming in autumn.
Only for devs
At present, the primary spherical of updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV can be found just for these in Apple’s developer program. If Apple follows its normal habits, the second spherical of betas ought to come out in two weeks.
It’s attainable the total non-beta launch will are available July.
Alternatively, the first betas of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, iPadOS 26, and so forth., are additionally obtainable for builders to check.
