Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 Betas With Security Fixes
Apple today released new betas of iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, which are available to developers and public beta testers. The iOS and iPadOS 26.6.1 betas come two weeks after the launch of iOS 26.6 , an update that added Spotlight optimizations ahead of iOS 27 . iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software…
Apple has unveiled new beta releases of iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, made accessible to developers and public beta testers. These updates follow the recent rollout of iOS 26.6, which introduced Spotlight optimizations in anticipation of the upcoming iOS 27. To download the iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 betas, eligible iPhone and iPad users can access them directly through the Settings > General > Software Update menu.
Apple's release notes highlight that the iOS 26.6.1 update provides crucial security enhancements for iPhones and iPads. Currently, these updates are only accessible in a beta format, as Apple prepares to finalize iOS 26 ahead of the imminent launch of iOS 27. The iOS 27 version is already available for developers and beta testers prior to its public release.
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