Apple just dropped iPadOS 26 Beta 6 and while it’s not a huge feature-packed update, the stability and speed improvements are impossible to ignore.
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Let me know in the comments: What’s your favorite change? And did Apple miss anything?
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iMac mini m4: https://amzn.to/3B5Kleg ($529, Normally $599)
M2 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3VcDlTq ($749, normally $999)
M3 Macbook Air: https://amzn.to/3ZcWrtX ($844, normally $1099)
M4 MacBook Pro 14: https://amzn.to/3B1CjD6 ($1749, Normally $1999)
iPad 10th Gen: https://amzn.to/49bKkC6 ($259, Normally $349)
iPad mini 7th Gen: https://amzn.to/3ZrPVkd ($459, Normally $499)
iPad Air 11: https://amzn.to/415W6vP ($499, Normally $599)
Apple Pencil:
Apple Watch SE: https://amzn.to/4idQDJc ($149, Normally $249)
Series 10: https://amzn.to/3CQ3ZLM ($359, Normally $429)
AW Ultra Ocean: https://amzn.to/3ZqPbvM ($719, Normally $800)
AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/4i7na3H ($153, Normally $249)
AirTags: https://amzn.to/3Z9RpP0 ($72, Normally $99)
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – iPadOS 26 Beta 6 is here!
0:26 – Build size & storage requirements
1:07 – Build number & public release timeline
1:28 – Older iPad support reminder
1:52 – New welcome walkthrough splash screen
2:34 – New ringtones in iPadOS & iOS
3:15 – Faster app launch & new “genie” animation
4:07 – Messages app updates & unknown senders toggle
5:12 – Performance & “liquidy glass” design tweaks
5:43 – Battery life results & usage breakdown
6:37 – Overall stability improvements & bug fixes
6:54 – Apple’s polish before public release
7:27 – Are you on beta or waiting for public?
7:42 – Final thoughts & outro
