Just a week after the release of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and the rest of the updates, Apple has now seeded the first beta of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and additional updates to developers for testing and fixing the underlying bugs and issues. The latest beta updates are available through the Settings app on your compatible devices, so download now for free.
Apple seeds iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1 beta 1 to developers with potential fixes for stability and performance issues
If you are a registered developer, you can now download Apple’s latest iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 beta 1 on your supported iPhone and iPad devices. To install the update, all you have to do is launch the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to General > Software Update > Beta Updates > and download the latest build. Since these are beta updates, you are required to link your Apple ID with your Developer Account to receive the updates over the air. If you do not, the updates will not show up. Additionally, the download process is the same for iOS and iPadOS, so you do not have to worry about that.
Apart from iOS 26.1, Apple has also released the first developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.1, which can be downloaded on all compatible Macs through the Software Update mechanism in System Settings. Again, developers are required to connect their Apple ID to their Developer Account to receive the updates over the air.
Apple has also seen fit to release watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 beta 1 to developers for testing purposes. Apple took its sweet time to release the first beta for the newly released updates, and the company will keep on working with developers in the upcoming weeks to make the platform more stable.
We have previously reported various issues in iOS 26, which include camera glitches, battery drain issues, and overheating concerns. If you are encountering these issues, the company will fix the underlying bugs in the coming weeks, so be sure to stick around for more details on when the final versions will be released to the public.
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