Last week, Apple revealed its upcoming major software releases set for this fall, which includes iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and more. However, the current software cycle isn’t over yet, as the first betas for iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and additional updates are now available.
Upcoming Apple software updates likely to be the last in this cycle
Internally, the majority of Apple’s software engineering resources have likely been focused on the development of iOS 26 and other new operating systems for some time.
Nonetheless, the company still intends to release one final update for the existing OS versions.
iOS 18 and its associated releases will see at least one more update—though it is likely to be the final one.
Today, Apple launched new x.6 beta versions across its range of software platforms.
This includes iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, visionOS 2.6, tvOS 18.6, and others.
These latest updates are not expected to add many new features but should provide several bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve the stability of Apple’s software.
Stability and performance are crucial, particularly at this advanced stage of development for a software version. Historically, Apple tends to deliver some of its most reliable updates at this point in the cycle.
If you’re interested in trying out these new betas, remember that while iOS 18.6, tvOS 18.6, watchOS 11.6, and similar updates will likely be stable by the official launch, the current beta 1 versions may not be.
Have you discovered anything new in the beta 1 release for iOS 18.6 or any of the other updates? Share your thoughts in the comments.
