Apple has officially rolled out watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Beta 6 for developers, bringing more polish and improvements ahead of the public launch. If you’re a developer or an early beta tester, here’s what’s new and how to get these updates on your devices.

What’s New in watchOS 26 Beta 6?

watchOS 26 Beta 6 continues to enhance Apple’s ambitious Liquid Glass UI design and intelligence-driven features, focusing on performance and user experience refinements. watchOS 26 brings:

  • Workout Buddy Smarter than Ever: Improved AI-driven workout suggestions and more personalized, real-time coaching feedback.
  • Faster Live Translation: WatchOS now translates on-wrist conversations with greater speed and accuracy.
  • Notes App Improvements: Rich text formatting in Notes syncs better across macOS and iOS devices.
  • UI Refinements: Subtle tweaks in Smart Stack and notification center that align with visionOS aesthetics.

tvOS 26 Beta 6: Smoother and More Responsive

tvOS 26 Beta 6 brings further performance boosts and UI polish for an elevated Apple TV experience. Major changes with tvOS 26 include:

  • Karaoke Sync Enhancements: Fixes for audio-video sync issues when using iPhone as a microphone with Apple Music Sing.
  • Quicker Multi-User Switching: Profile switching is even faster, with smarter personalized content suggestions.
  • New Aerial Screensavers: Additional stunning high-definition global landmarks for Apple TV’s aerial views.
  • Improved UI Responsiveness: Smoother app navigation and menu transitions.

visionOS 26 Beta 6: Elevating Spatial Computing

visionOS 26 Beta 6 fine-tunes immersive experiences while preparing for deeper collaborative environments:

  • Stable Spatial Widgets: Better anchoring and fluid responsiveness for widgets in mixed-reality spaces.
  • Enhanced Persona Animations: More natural facial expressions and realistic lighting effects.
  • Improved Shared Environment Sync: Reduced latency and faster syncing when multiple Vision Pro users share the same virtual space.

How to Download watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS26 Beta 6

To install Beta 6, you must be a registered Apple Developer. Follow the steps for your device below:

For Apple Watch and Apple TV:

  1. Open Settings > General > Software Update.
  2. Ensure your Apple ID is linked to a developer account.
  3. Select the Beta 6 update and tap Download and Install.

Note: There is no way to downgrade your Apple Watch to an older version of watchOS, be it beta or final. Once you update, you will have to wait till a newer update rolls out.

For visionOS (Apple Vision Pro):

  1. Connect your Vision Pro to a Mac running the latest Xcode.
  2. Sign in with your Apple Developer ID.
  3. Check for updates in Vision Pro’s settings and install Beta 6.

Final Thoughts

watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Beta 6 further refine Apple’s ecosystem with performance upgrades, polished UI tweaks, and smarter AI-powered features. Developers have plenty to explore ahead of the official release this fall, while users can look forward to a smoother, more immersive experience across devices.

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Last Update: August 11, 2025

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