Apple Releases First watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 Betas
Apple has released the first betas of watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 for developers. These updates come two weeks after the launch of version 26.5 for each platform. The new betas are primarily focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, with no specific features announced yet.
- ▪Apple has provided developers with the first betas of watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6.
- ▪These updates are available through the Settings app on each device and require a free developer account.
- ▪Public beta testers are expected to gain access to tvOS 26.6 and watchOS 26.6 in a week or two, while visionOS 26.6 will remain limited to developers.
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Apple Releases First watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 BetasTuesday May 26, 2026 10:09 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas for testing purposes. The software two weeks after Apple launched the 26.5 versions of each platform. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. There's no word on what's in the software as of yet. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements.
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