Apple has started rolling out the RC versions beta of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, visionOS 26, and tvOS 26. These updates come one week after the release of Developer Beta 9. This is most likely the final ‘testing’ version before the official launch.
All the new software versions include a new design implemented across the system called “Liquid Glass”. Everything from icons to the System UI will now adapt to the surrounding elements with the translucent material. According to Apple,” The new material, Liquid Glass, is translucent and behaves like glass in the real world. Its color is informed by surrounding content and intelligently adapts between light and dark environments. Born out of a close collaboration between the design and engineering teams, Liquid Glass uses real-time rendering and dynamically reacts to movement with specular highlights. This creates a lively experience that makes using iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV even more delightful.”
Users who are registered as a developer or as a public beta tester on can opt in to receive the RC update by going into Settings>General>Software Update>Beta Updates and making sure that Developer Beta or Public Beta is selected.
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