iPadOS 26 Beta 3 is finally here, and Apple is addressing bugs while quietly tweaking some of the biggest visual changes introduced this year. But is Apple backtracking on Liquid Glass? Let’s dive into what’s new, what’s fixed, and how Beta 3 performs on the latest iPad Pro M4.
⚡ Running iPadOS 26? Let me know how your experience has been so far down below!
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👇 FULL BREAKDOWN with Chapters & Time Stamps:
Chapters:
00:00 – iPadOS 26 Beta 3 is Out! Initial thoughts & device used
00:18 – Subscribe for more updates & share your iPadOS experience
00:37 – Update size details (~8.7GB for iPad, ~10GB for iPhone)
01:12 – Build number & what it means for Public Beta release
01:52 – New lock screen wallpaper hues: Sky, Halo, Ruby
02:10 – Dock fixes: Big icons fit properly; iOS dock finally centers
02:47 – Files app update: Easier access to playback speed & text options
03:20 – Mac-style mouse locator now on iPad (shake to enlarge cursor)
04:11 – Liquid Glass changes: Less transparent, Apple backtracking?
04:45 – Suggestion for adjustable transparency scale
05:01 – Major bug fixes
06:33 – Battery life breakdown with Beta 3
07:11 – Expected real-world battery life with final version
07:28 – Final thoughts: Beta 3 stabilizes iPadOS, but more to come
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