Apple has released beta 6 for watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26, continuing the rollout toward public launches this fall. These releases arrive approximately one week after the fifth betas, signaling Apple’s push to refine features and prepare for final builds.
Each OS build showcases the Liquid Glass design aesthetic introduced earlier this year. This interface uses transparent, rounded elements to create a consistent system-wide visual language across Apple’s platforms.
watchOS 26 beta 6 continues to enhance usability with features such as the AI-powered Workout Buddy, the wrist-flick gesture for dismissing notifications, the built-in Notes app, and live message translations. These additions are designed to make Apple Watch interactions more intuitive and contextually aware. The update can be downloaded by going to Watch app > General > Software Updates.
tvOS 26 beta 6 focuses on user interface refinements and smoother navigation across Apple TV devices, including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. While Apple has not detailed major new features in this build, it likely represents one of the final steps before the public release.
visionOS 26 beta 6 expands the Vision Pro ecosystem with continued improvements to spatial computing. Earlier betas introduced spatial widgets, smoother personas, and shared spatial experiences, and this latest beta likely continues that progression, with refinements aimed at both performance and usability.
Overall, the beta 6 release reflects Apple’s cohesive strategy for unifying the visual design and user experience across its ecosystem. The Liquid Glass aesthetic is now firmly embedded across watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, giving Apple devices a more polished and modern look. The performance has also received special attention in beta 6 with faster animations and almost no stuttering. With the fall release window approaching, developers and testers can expect final optimizations and stability improvements as Apple prepares these platforms for a wider audience.
Apple also released iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe to developers today. The public beta updates should be available in a day or two.
