4th Beta of MacOS Tahoe 26.6, iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6 Available for Testing
Beta 4 of MacOS Tahoe 26.6, iOS 26.6, and iPadOS 26.6, has been released by Apple. The 4th beta arrives just a week after the 3rd beta, which perhaps suggests a final version will be made available in the next few weeks. There’s also a 4th RC build for MacOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
No major new features are expected in these releases, and they will likely focus on bug fixes, security patches, and perhaps support for the upcoming public betas for the OS 27 suite.
Most beta users are likely focused on running macOS 27 beta 3, iOS 27 beta 3, and iPadOS 27 beta 3, but Apple is continuing to work on betas for current versions of system software too.
How to Download iOS 26.6 Beta 4 / iPadOS 26.6 Beta 4
For iPhone and iPad users running iOS/iPadOS 26 betas:
- Open the “Settings” app
- Go to “General” and then “Software Update”
- Choose to install iOS 26.6 beta 4 / iPadOS 26.6 beta 4
How to Download MacOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta 4
For Mac users running the macOS Tahoe 26 beta:
- From the Apple menu go to “System Settings”
- Go to “General” and then choose “Software Update”
- Choose to update to MacOS Tahoe 26.6 beta 4
If you’re already running the OS 27 betas, you will not find beta versions available for OS 26.6. The OS 26.6 versions likely do not contain any major new features or changes.
If you’re curious about beta system software, you can learn how to install MacOS 27 Golden Gate beta, install iOS 27 beta, or install iPadOS 27 beta, on any eligible device. That’s a much more exciting beta experience than running betas for something like Tahoe 26.6 or iOS 26.6.
Apple typically issues several beta versions before releasing a final build to the general public. With the accelerated beta release schedule, it’s reasonable to assume that macOS Tahoe 26.6, iOS 26.6, and iPadOS 26.6, will likely debut for all users in the coming weeks.
