Apple has just rolled out iOS 26 Beta 6 for developers, and while it’s not the final release, it packs some noteworthy tweaks, visual polish, and new sounds. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new compared to Beta 5.
1. New Onboarding Experience
When you first boot up Beta 6, you’ll see a refreshed onboarding flow explaining iOS 26’s redesign, Camera app changes, and more. It’s a guided tour to help users get up to speed on what’s different.
2. Camera App Changes
Apple has removed the option to revert back to the classic swipe direction in Camera settings. No, Apple is not forcing the new swipe layout on us. In fact, Beta 6 quietly restores the original swipe direction that’s been standard since the early days of the iPhone, making the extra toggle unnecessary.
3. New Ringtones
The standout audio update: six brand-new versions of the Reflection ringtone (Buoyant, Dreamer, Pond, Pop, Reflected, Surge) plus the new “Little Bird” tone.
4. Faster App Launch Animations
Launching apps now has a snappier animation and overall performance feels smoother, giving iOS 26 a more responsive vibe.
5. Liquid Glass Visual Enhancements
The Liquid Glass design element is more refined, with the Lock Screen clock glass effect now appearing more pronounced.
6. Photos App Splash Screen (Mac tie-in)
If you’re running macOS 26 Beta alongside iOS, you’ll spot a new splash screen in Photos and a matching onboarding video for macOS Tahoe.
Final Thoughts
While iOS 26 Beta 6 isn’t a massive overhaul, it polishes the iPhone experience with subtle but noticeable improvements.
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