Apple has released the sixth developer beta of iOS 26.
The update introduces new ringtones, changes to the Camera app, interface refinements, and faster app performance.
It comes as the software approaches its expected public release in September.
Released on Tuesday alongside new betas for iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS, the new beta focuses more on smaller refinements, as reported by TechCrunch.
Among the most noticeable additions is a set of six new ringtones, all derived from the existing “Reflection” tone.
Early testers have shown particular interest in the “Dreamer” tone, which has drawn praise on social media.
The new "Dreamer" ringtone in iOS 26 Beta 6 is such a bop! pic.twitter.com/2JExYjQRT6
— Beta Profiles (@BetaProfiles) August 11, 2025
In the latest beta, Apple has also reverted the Camera app’s swipe behaviour to its original form.
The change comes after a much-criticised modification altered the swipe direction for switching camera modes in earlier modes.
Performance improvements are another highlight of the update, with faster transition times and new animations for opening and closing apps.
iOS 26 beta 6 In the new beta, application opening animations are accelerated by 2x
— Yevhen (@pomnych) August 11, 2025
Now the animation of opening the application is the same as on iPadOS (perspective)
It's very fast #ios26 #ios26beta6 pic.twitter.com/yJNVNw0mbs
Apple’s “Liquid Glass” interface - which adds a translucent, glass-like effect across the system - has also been refined, featuring increased colour dispersion in tab navigation and more pronounced effects on the Lock Screen and toggle buttons.
A redesigned onboarding sequence now greets users after updating, introducing Liquid Glass and other iOS 26 features, including refreshed icons and updated layouts for various native apps.
iOS 26 Beta 6 ✨ Liquid Glass pic.twitter.com/w0mEioQK9Y
— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) August 11, 2025
A public beta update is expected shortly following the developer release.
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