Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 Betas to Developers and Public Testers
Apple on August 10, 2026, seeded new beta versions of iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 to developers and public testers, just two weeks after the release of iOS 26.6, which focused on Spotlight search improvements. The update includes multiple security fixes for iPhone and iPad, according to Apple's release notes. The betas are available over the air via Settings > General > Software Update, while iOS 27 developer and public betas are also now open for testing.
Apple today seeded new beta versions of iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 to developers and public testers. The update arrives just two weeks after the official release of iOS 26.6, which primarily optimized the Spotlight search feature. According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 include multiple security fixes for iPhone and iPad devices.
Currently, the update is available only as a beta. Eligible devices can download and install it wirelessly via Settings > General > Software Update. Meanwhile, developer and public betas of iOS 27 have also been opened for testing.
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