Apple has just released the first beta update for macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 to developers for initial testing purposes. If you are a registered developer, you can download and install the latest updates on your compatible devices right through the Settings app. All of the aforementioned updates are quite significant in terms of what they bring to the table, so be sure to check them out.
Download and install the new macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 updates on your compatible devices
macOS Tahoe 26 brings a boatload of new changes to the table, including the Liquid Glass design that is streamlined across all platforms. The update can be downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in System Settings once you have linked your Apple ID to your Developer Account. If you fail to do so, the OTA update will not show up in the Settings. Since it is a major update, we recommend that all developers test it out.
Other than macOS Tahoe 26, Apple has also released the beta build of its highly anticipated watchOS 26 update, which comes with the same Liquid Glass design language as the rest of the updates. To install the update, you have to link your Apple ID to your Developer Account in order to receive the update over the air. Once you do that, simply head over to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, navigate to General > Software Update > Beta Updates > and follow the onscreen instructions to install watchOS 26 on your compatible Apple Watch.
tvOS 26 beta update is also available to developers for testing purposes, and while the build is quite insignificant in terms of any front-facing additions, the new design language is enough to convince you to give it a whirl. You will find a handful of utilities in the build, including user profiles and much more, so be sure to check that out as well. You can install the build through the Settings app on your Apple TV.
Apple has also released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 to developers, which can be installed on compatible iPhone and iPad devices. We will be covering various aspects of the updates, so do stick around for more details.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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