Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta and iPadOS 26.2 Beta to Developers [Download]

Apple has seeded the first developer betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 for testing. The release follows just a day after the public launch of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, kicking off the next development cycle for the company's mobile operating systems.

The build number for this first beta is 23C5027f. The release arrives right on schedule, following a recent report that the first beta could arrive as soon as Tuesday. Major new features are not anticipated in this initial build, which likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.

Developers can download the new beta from the Apple Developer Center. Alternatively, you can visit the Settings > General > Software Update page and choose the developer beta from the Beta Updates row.


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