Apple has released watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Beta 4 for developers, bringing new features like AI-powered workouts, karaoke support, spatial widgets, and UI enhancements. Here’s what’s new and how to install the latest betas.
What’s New in watchOS 26 Beta 4?
watchOS 26 is getting a stylish refresh with Liquid Glass UI elements, echoing the look and feel of visionOS. This sleek redesign is paired with new AI-powered functionality and quality-of-life upgrades:
- Workout Buddy: A smart, motivational coach powered by AI to keep your workouts personalized and on track.
- Smarter Smart Stack: Your widget suggestions are now more contextually relevant, thanks to on-device intelligence.
- Live Translation: A powerful addition for travelers and multilingual users, offering instant translation on your wrist.
- Notes App: Now on Apple Watch for quick access to your synced notes from iOS or macOS.
tvOS 26 Beta 4: Small Screen, Big Improvements
tvOS 26 gets more user-friendly, fun, and feature-packed, perfect for living room entertainment lovers. Here’s what’s new:
- Karaoke with iPhone: Use your iPhone as a microphone for karaoke nights via Apple Music Sing.
- Better AirPlay Speaker Integration: Enjoy smoother playback with AirPlay-enabled speakers, including improved multi-room syncing.
- New Aerial Screen Savers: Fresh visuals to elevate your idle screen moments.
- Faster App Logins: Thanks to Apple Account syncing, setting up your apps on Apple TV is quicker and less tedious.
visionOS 26 Beta 4: Getting More Spatial
For Vision Pro users, visionOS 26 brings deeper spatial awareness and social immersion:
- Spatial Widgets: Place widgets anywhere around your real-world space for enhanced productivity and personalization.
- Lifelike Personas: Apple is refining the digital persona experience, making them feel more realistic and expressive during video calls.
- Shared Spatial Experiences: Two Vision Pro users can now share the same digital environment, opening new possibilities for collaboration, entertainment, and learning.
How to Download watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS Beta 4
You’ll need to be a registered developer to access these updates. Here’s how:
- For Apple Watch and Apple TV:
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update on your device.
- Ensure your Apple ID is registered as a developer.
- Install the latest beta when it appears.
- For visionOS (Vision Pro):
- Connect via Xcode and ensure you’re signed in with your Apple Developer account.
- Download the update through the Vision Pro settings once available.
Final Thoughts
Apple’s Beta 4 releases for watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 show continued refinement and feature expansion as we move closer to the fall public release. While these updates are geared toward developers, they hint at exciting things ahead for general users, especially as the public betas are expected in a day or two.
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