iOS 26 is now available for all users, but beta testers who have had the update for months may now wonder when Apple plans to debut the first iOS 26.1 beta. Here’s when to expect the next beta update.
Apple’s history indicates iOS 26.1 beta will arrive this week or next
iOS 26 released on Monday, September 15. Here’s how that compares to prior years:
iOS 18: Monday, September 16
iOS 17: Monday, September 18
iOS 16: Monday, September 12
iOS 15: Monday, September 20
As you can see, there’s not a lot of variability in iOS release dates.
Things get a little more varied, however, when considering the first beta release for x.1 updates.
iOS 18.1 beta 1: Monday, July 29
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