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 that 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 at all times engaged on bettering the working programs for all its units. And simply because it’s already looking forward to 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 offer 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 similar 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 potential 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 Whereas Apple retains engaged on these soon-to-be out of date variations, this late within the cycle, the corporate saves necessary new options for the subsequent main upgrades coming in autumn.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 traditional habits, the second spherical of betas ought to come out in two weeks.
It’s potential the total non-beta launch will are available July.
Alternatively, the primary betas of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, iPadOS 26, and so forth., are additionally out there for builders to check.
