Apple has released the fifth public beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. The new builds match the just released 8th beta versions aimed at developers.
The primary focus of the entire OS 26 suite is the introduction of the new Liquid Glass interface appearance which features more translucency and shininess throughout the interface, along with new wallpapers, screen savers, lock screens, and myriad other new features and changes to the operating system.
If you’re an adventurous user who is curious about checking out the new versions of system software as they are under active beta development, installing iOS 26 public beta on iPhone is relatively easy, as it is on iPad and installing MacOS Tahoe 26 public beta on a Mac as well as trying tvOS 26 beta on Apple TV. Betas are available to everyone through the public beta system but be advised that they are prone to being buggy and less stable than final versions of system software, and are not for everyone.
How to Download MacOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta 5
If your Mac is enrolled in the public beta program, getting beta 5 is simple:
- From the Apple menu go to “System Settings”
- Select “General” and then select “Software Update”
- Choose to ‘Update Now’ for MacOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta 5 on the Mac
How to Download iOS 26 Public Beta 5 & iPadOS 26 Public Beta 5
For iPhone or iPad that is enrolled in public beta:
- Open the “Settings” app
- Go to “General” and then go to “Software Update”
- Choose to “Download & Install for iOS 26 Public Beta 5 / iPadOS 26 Public Beta 5 on your device
MacOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta 5 IPSW File & Full Installer
The fifth public beta matches the eigth developer beta build of MacOS Tahoe 26:
Mac users can try out Tahoe 26 beta easily in a virtual machine like UTM or your VM app of choice, which offers a safer way to run the beta in a self-contained virtual machine, that runs as an application atop your existing MacOS installation.
Apple has said the final versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, will be released this fall. That timeline is coming quick, and historically Apple has often finalized betas on the 8th dev beta, suggesting we are nearing the end of the major beta development cycle.