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Is iOS 26 beta 8 ready for release? [Poll]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-11-01 19:24:22

Historical precedent suggests that the latest iOS 26 beta may be the final one, and therefore the version that will be released into the wild next month. But while the stats may favor this, not everyone is convinced that beta 8 is ready to be unleashed. Given that there’s now very little time left before the iPhone 17 launch, is iOS 26 good enough … ? Precedent says iOS 26 is probably complete We yesterday rounded up the historical precedents, which very clearly point to beta 8 being the fina

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macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 5 rolling out now, install guide

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-02 17:48:38

Apple has rolled out the fifth public beta of macOS Tahoe 26, continuing its weekly release schedule for public and developer betas ahead of the official launch next month. Here’s how to install it. First things first: should you install the beta? You probably know the drill: Betas can be unpredictably buggy. Even if something works on one release, it is not guaranteed to work on the next. Of course, your mileage may vary. But if you decide to install the beta, strongly consider Apple’s adv

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 5 now available

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-03 05:48:19

Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 8 earlier today, Apple has released the fifth iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 5 For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look for the over-the-air updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 5. The fifth public beta release follows the eight developer beta release of the pre-release software. Apple is expected to release the final versions of

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Apple releases public beta 5 for tvOS 26 and more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-03 05:57:01

Apple has just released public beta 5 for tvOS 26 and more. Here’s what to expect. Public beta 5 arrives as Apple’s summer testing cycle wraps up Earlier today, Apple released brand new developer beta 8 updates for iOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. With the first few releases, Apple’s public beta builds haven’t shipped until days after the developer versions. Since last week, Apple has significantly shortened that gap to a matter of hours. Public beta 5 is here for tvOS 26, HomePod

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iOS 26 is probably complete

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-03 15:21:55

Running the latest iOS 26 developer beta or public beta? You’re probably looking at the version of iOS 26 that will be released in September. No more betas For starters, iOS 26 beta 7 and beta 8 have virtually no differences. The current public beta is based on dev beta 7, but that will likely change today. Will there be an iOS 26 developer beta 9? Probably not. Apple shipped eight developer beta versions of iOS 13 through iOS 18. That could obviously change with iOS 26 if something needs to

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iPadOS 26 beta 8 now available, launch only weeks away

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-04 00:04:57

Apple has released iPadOS 26 beta 8 for developers, likely the final beta before the RC debuts next month. Here’s what to expect. iPadOS 26 is nearly ready for public launch, here’s what to expect The testing cycle for iPadOS 26 is wrapping up soon. Apple’s forthcoming iPad software update has been available to beta testers since early June. But now, with September around the corner, the software is nearly ready to ship. Today’s iPadOS 26 beta 8 release might be the final beta before the RC

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Apple releases iOS 26 beta 8 for iPhone

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-04 00:05:01

Apple has released the eigth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about one month. iOS 26 developer beta 8 has arrived Apple describes the upcoming iPhone software update by saying that iOS 26 “delivers a stunning new design, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, new ways to stay connected in the Phone and Messages apps, and exciting updates to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet.” In iOS 26 beta 2, we saw des

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tvOS 26 beta 8 rolling out now for Apple TV 4K

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-04 00:05:44

tvOS 26 is coming soon for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users, and today’s beta 8 developer release should be the most stable version yet of the forthcoming software. A new model of Apple TV 4K hardware is coming this fall, and could be introduced as soon as the iPhone 17 event in a couple of weeks. But Apple also has a major software release coming soon. tvOS 26 is expected to launch to all users in mid-September. It includes new features like: Today’s beta 8 release for developers should be

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 8 now available

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-04 00:06:33

Apple is rolling out macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 8, which could be the last release before we see a RC version ahead of the official release next month. Here’s what to expect. As with the past few releases, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 7 brought mostly under-the-hood improvements last week, building on top of the previous versions which, among other things, introduced a new Macintosh HD icon, new screensavers, and improvements to tab visibility in apps like Safari and Terminal. The build nu

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visionOS 26 developer beta 8 now available

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-04 00:07:13

Alongside the new macOS 26 developer beta 8, Apple is also rolling out the eighth developer beta of visionOS 26, and the rest of the operating systems it announced during WWDC25. Here’s what’s coming. The build number for today’s visionOS 26 beta 8 release is 23M5332a. If you want to enroll in the developer beta program for Apple Vision Pro, here’s what you’ve got to do: Open the Settings app Choose “General” Choose “Software Update” Select “Beta Updates” Select “visionOS Developer Beta” Wha

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watchOS 26 beta 8 available now for Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-04 00:09:24

watchOS 26 is the next major Apple Watch software update, and today beta 8 was released to developers ahead of the expected public launch next month. watchOS 26 coming soon for all users, here’s what to expect from beta 8 Next month, Apple is expected to ship at least two new Apple Watch models, and possibly a third, along with brand new software for all users. Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 are launching soon, with a new Apple Watch SE likely too. But whether you upgrade to n

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WhatsApp is working on a voicemail-like feature

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-07 20:24:44

Heads up if you tend to dodge, ignore, or genuinely miss calls on WhatsApp: the app is working on a voicemail-like feature. Here’s how it will work. According to WABetaInfo (via Tecnoblog), the feature was introduced in the latest Android beta, but not yet on iOS. They explain that if a call goes unanswered, a new “Record voice message” button pops up at the bottom of the screen, alongside the Call again and Cancel options. This lets the user quickly record a voice message, rather than either

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Google’s next big Android update can force dark mode and icon themes

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-10 05:32:27

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google has started rolling out its latest batch of Android 16 features to beta testers, including expanded support for dark mode and themed app icons. The QPR2 beta 1 was announced yesterday alongside Google launching the Pixel 10 series, and is expected

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Google releases the first beta of Android 16 QPR2, previewing its big December update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-11 20:33:24

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has begun beta testing Android 16 QPR2, a quarterly update that will introduce new developer-facing APIs as well as user-facing features. This is part of Google’s new accelerated release schedule to get new Android and AI features to developers faster than the traditional yearly cycle. Users currently on the QPR1 beta have a short window to opt-out and move to the stable channel without wiping their device before the QPR2 update is installed. A

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Here’s all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-11 20:54:00

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google released the first beta of Android 16’s second quarterly platform release today. We installed Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 to find out what’s new, so read on if you’re trying to decide whether it’s worth installing on your own device or you simply want to know what’s coming in the future! Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source in Google Search to support us and make sure you never miss our latest exclusive reports, e

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iOS 26 Beta Cheat Sheet: What You Should Know About the Next Major iPhone Update

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-13 10:00:02

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that it will release iOS 26 (not iOS 19) this fall. That update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone, and developers and beta testers can try those new features now. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 26. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 26 updates. Note that iOS 26 is still in beta, so these features could b

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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta Dates Have Been Revealed. Here's How to Join

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-14 04:11:00

Clear your calendars for early October: The Black Ops 7 beta dates have been revealed on the game's Xbox store listing, and they're only a couple months away. The next Call of Duty game is a collaboration between developers Treyarch and Raven Software, and it takes place after Black Ops 2 in the series' chronology. While the Black Ops games jump around a confusing timeline, Black Ops 7 is a direct sequel to a 13-year-old game. The game's beta will focus on classic Call of Duty multiplayer mode

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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta Dates Revealed. Here's How To Join

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-14 10:11:42

Clear your calendars for early October: The Black Ops 7 beta dates have been revealed on the game's Xbox store listing, and they're only a couple months away. The next Call of Duty game is a collaboration between developers Treyarch and Raven Software, and it takes place after Black Ops 2 in the series' chronology. While the Black Ops games jump around a confusing timeline, Black Ops 7 is a direct sequel to a 13-year-old game. The game's beta will focus on classic Call of Duty multiplayer mode

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Apple releases fifth AirPods beta firmware update with iOS 26 feature support

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-14 15:56:11

Apple has released a new round of beta firmware for AirPods testers, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 are both receiving build 8A5343a, an update from the 8A5324b version that rolled out in July. This marks the second firmware release since Apple introduced its public beta program for AirPods earlier this summer. The program has made it significantly easier for users to install firmware updates, and today’s release is the first update since the program’s initial launch. The new software gives teste

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Goodbye purple moons: One UI 8 beta 5 hits the Galaxy S25

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-15 05:35:12

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is releasing the fifth One UI 8 beta to Galaxy S25 devices. The update has a download size of about 1.79GB and includes various bug fixes. This update fixes the issue where the moon would turn purple when taking pictures at 100x zoom. Another beta has arrived for the Galaxy S25 series. It’s the fifth One UI 8 beta to hit the Galaxy S25, which comes only a few weeks after Samsung released the previous beta. As expected, this update carries various

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macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 4 now available, install guide

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-16 12:21:58

That was quick. Just a few days after releasing the third public beta for macOS Tahoe 26, public 4 beta is already out. Here’s how to install it. First things first: should you install the beta? You probably know the drill: Betas can be unpredictably buggy. Even if something works on one release, it is not guaranteed to work on the next. Of course, your mileage may vary. But if you decide to install the beta, strongly consider Apple’s advice to “install it on a secondary system or device, or

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How to Play Battlefield 6 Beta: Officially Ended After Two Weekends

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 14:38:00

EA's DICE studio has blown the lid off the multiplayer for its upcoming military shooter Battlefield 6 and held a beta to give players a taste of the game and generate feedback. Battlefield 6's first public beta was available to everyone, but after an early release and two weekends of play, it has officially ended. The Battlefield 6 open beta was the first chance for players to experience the game's multiplayer before its full release on Oct. 10. Those with early access got a couple extra days

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4 now available

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-17 00:21:24

Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 7 earlier today, Apple has released the fourth iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4 For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look for the over-the-air updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4. The third public beta release follows the seventh developer beta release of the pre-release software. Apple is expected to release the final versions

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Apple releases public beta 4 for tvOS 26, HomePod 26, more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-17 00:26:43

Apple has just released public beta 4 for tvOS 26, HomePod 26, and more. Here’s what to expect. Public beta 4 arrives as Apple’s summer testing cycle winds down Apple’s summer beta cycle is starting to wind to a close. September is right around the corner, and as a result, beta releases are coming faster than before. Earlier today, Apple released brand new developer beta 7 updates for iOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. With the last couple releases, Apple’s public beta builds haven’t

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Everything new in iOS 26 beta 7

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-17 05:00:00

iOS 26 beta 7 is out now for iPhones on the developer beta release cycle. Below we’re collecting all of the iOS 26 beta 6 changes compared to the previous version. iOS 26 beta 7 changes Power Mode settings includes a new option for Adapter Power Notifications, possibly to alert users when performance may drop to preserve battery. The toggle is separate from Adaptive Power, giving users control over the experience. 9to5Mac has confirmed that iOS 26 beta 7 and watchOS 27 beta 7 include support

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iPadOS 26 beta 7 available now as public launch nears

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-17 15:05:58

Apple has released a new version of iPadOS 26 for developers, here’s what to expect from beta 7. Last week, Apple did something unusual and shipped two new iPadOS 26 betas to developers. Early in the week, beta 6 arrived, but it was followed on Thursday by a new build alongside the public beta. The second “beta 6” release didn’t bring any noticeable feature changes, but it must have included bug fixes Apple needed to implement before shipping the public beta. Today, however, just days after

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Apple releases iOS 26 beta 7 for iPhone

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-17 15:06:18

Apple has released the seventh developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about one month. iOS 26 developer beta 7 has arrived Apple describes the upcoming iPhone software update by saying that iOS 26 “delivers a stunning new design, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, new ways to stay connected in the Phone and Messages apps, and exciting updates to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet.” In iOS 26 beta 2, we saw d

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 7 now available to developers

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-17 15:07:12

As Apple enters the final stretch of the post-WWDC beta season, it has moved now to the wekly schedule of developer releases. The seventh batch of betas is now rolling out. Here’s what to expect. Last week, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 6 brough mostly under-the-hood improvements, building on top of the previous versions which, among other things, introduced a new Macintosh HD icon, new screensavers, and improvements to tab visibility in apps like Safari and Terminal. The build number for macO

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tvOS 26 beta 7 available now for Apple TV 4K

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-17 15:10:06

tvOS 26 beta 7 is rolling out now for developers, the latest Apple TV 4K beta release. Here’s what to expect. Latest tvOS 26 beta is one of the last before public release Apple has just released tvOS 26 beta 7 for developers. The new update is expected to focus on performance and stability improvements, with noteworthy feature changes unlikely. Beta software ultimately has the goal of helping create a solid upgrade experience for the wide public launch. And that launch is coming up fast. Ap

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watchOS 26 beta 7 now available for Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-17 15:10:18

Apple Watch users running the developer beta, there’s a new beta 7 version of watchOS 26 rolling out now. watchOS 26 is nearly ready for public launch watchOS 26 beta 7 is now available, bringing the latest updates and changes to users. Some of the noteworthy new features in watchOS 26 include: Today’s update is expected to be one of the last remaining betas before watchOS 26 launches. We’re currently about a month away from Apple’s expected software launches, including iOS 26, watchOS 26,

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