Apple has recently rolled out the ninth developer beta for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and other Apple products. This release comes just before the highly anticipated iPhone 17 launch event on September 9. Along with iOS and iPadOS, the beta is also available for macOS 26 Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
Developers and registered beta program users can now access the latest developer beta 9 by visiting the Software Update section on their Apple devices. The previous developer beta 8 was released on August 25, indicating that Apple is in the final stages of preparing for the public release of these software updates.
The new beta update includes bug fixes and improvements, although no major new features have been reported in the changelog for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. These updates are expected to pave the way for the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, which will debut with the latest iOS 26 software.
iOS 26 introduces a sleek Liquid Glass user interface, enhancements to the Camera app, improved ChatGPT integration, and new features for built-in apps. Meanwhile, iPadOS 26 boasts a revamped multi-window interface to enhance multitasking capabilities.
