Apple has released the fifth public betas of macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 for eligible devices. These updates allow non-developers to test upcoming software before the official launch later this year, giving a wider group of users the opportunity to try new features and performance refinements.
Each beta cycle builds on earlier releases, focusing on both polishing and stability improvements. With this round, Apple continues to fine-tune its major software platforms ahead of the expected September event, where final release candidates are likely to be announced. While the updates do not include significant new features compared to earlier betas, they play an important role in ensuring reliability across Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV devices.
macOS Tahoe public beta 5
macOS Tahoe continues to refine the integration of Apple Intelligence features such as system-wide writing tools, contextual search, and enhanced multitasking performance. Developers and testers report improvements in memory management, app responsiveness, and cross-device syncing with iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. The update also includes bug fixes aimed at improving stability for third-party applications.
watchOS 26 public beta 5
watchOS 26 remains focused on enhancing health and fitness tracking while maintaining smoother day-to-day performance. Sleep tracking reliability, workout metrics, and integration with Apple Health+ services continue to see optimization. Subtle interface adjustments have also been made to improve navigation on smaller displays, along with battery management refinements to extend daily usage.
tvOS 26 public beta 5
tvOS 26 brings incremental improvements that focus on streaming quality, app performance, and ecosystem reliability. While no major interface changes are included, testers note smoother transitions between apps and better playback stability for high-resolution formats. tvOS is also benefiting from behind-the-scenes work that aligns it more closely with Apple’s broader ecosystem updates.
These public betas are available for download through Apple’s Beta Software Program. Users participating should be aware that beta software can still include bugs, so installation is best reserved for secondary devices. With each update, Apple is preparing its platforms for the final release cycle expected next month.
