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Apple Drops iOS 26.6 Beta With New Alert Feature
29 May
Summary
- Apple released the public beta of iOS 26.6 recently.
- New iOS version includes an alert for excessive contact blocking.
- Other system betas like iPadOS 26.6 are also available.
The public beta for iOS 26.6 is now available, offering users a preview of Apple's latest iPhone operating system before its fall rollout. This update introduces a novel feature that alerts users when they have blocked a high number of contacts, a helpful tool for managing spam.
Alongside iOS 26.6, Apple has also released beta versions of iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 Tahoe, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6. These prerelease versions are typically made available to developers first, followed by the public beta program.
Users registered in Apple's public beta program can install this latest version by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update on their compatible devices. It is recommended to use a test device and back up data before installation.
The previous iOS release, version 26.5, introduced encrypted RCS messaging and advertisements in the Maps app.
