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Apple Unveils iOS 26 Beta with Major Enhancements

8/18/2025

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Summary

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Apple launched iOS 26 Public Beta 3 and Beta 6, enhancing performance and fixing bugs across its ecosystem.
Notable updates include a modem update, improved animations, and a redesigned Shortcuts interface.
The Photos app now features a tab bar and Spatial Scenes for better image depth.
iOS 26 Beta 7 and the iPhone 17 event are expected in September 2025.

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Story summary

Apple launched iOS 26 Public Beta 3 and Beta 6, enhancing performance and fixing bugs across its ecosystem.
Notable updates include a modem update, improved animations, and a redesigned Shortcuts interface.
The Photos app now features a tab bar and Spatial Scenes for better image depth.
iOS 26 Beta 7 and the iPhone 17 event are expected in September 2025.