Public beta 3 is here for iPadOS 26.1 and more. Here’s what’s new in Apple’s just-released wave of new beta software updates.
Public beta 3 brings new, colorful Apple TV app icon and more
One day after shipping beta 3 to developers, Apple has just released public beta 3 for iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and more.
We’re getting closer to the wide public launch of these software updates, with a late October release expected.
As such, user-facing changes in each new beta have started becoming harder to find.
One highlight of public beta 3 across all relevant platforms is that it brings a new look to the Apple TV app icon.
The icon has been revised with a more colorful design across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, and more.
This change is no doubt part of Apple’s recently announced rebranding of Apple TV+ into just ‘Apple TV.’
Another update in iPadOS 26.1 public beta 3 is the arrival of a ‘Local Capture’ menu in Settings.
Local Capture was one of the many new productivity-focused features introduced in iPadOS 26. It offers new tools for recording audio and video from calls, which among other use cases is perfect for podcasting.
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