Apple’s iOS 26 Beta 6 rollout includes new ringtones, camera fixes, enhancements to Liquid Glass, among other updates
iOS 26 beta 6 updates: Apple today dropped iOS 26 Beta 6, featuring 6 brand new ringtones, improvements to the controversial Camera swipe feature, and polishing to the Liquid Glass UI for smoother performance.
Apple today released the sixth beta version of its iOS 26 software for developers, as well as test builds of iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS and others. The company is gearing up for a public launch of iOS 26 later this September, TechCrunch reports. While the most recent update brings very minor changes in comparison to previous betas, it is said to include numerous notable changes.
Apple new ringtones are released
The most prominent changes is the release of six new ringtones each with a different version of the "Reflection" tone, which was the focus of the release. One of them is called "Dreamer" has attracted attention from early users via social networks. It also addresses the the ongoing controversy over modifications made to ios 26 camera fixes Mode Switcher.
It was a move that was criticized by users who claimed it threw off existing habits. The beta 5 Apple introduced the Settings option that allowed an option to restore the previous mode, called "Classic Mode." However the most recent release the toggle is gone and the swipe function is back in the original direction, as according to the report.
Animation and interface tweaks
Other enhancements include faster transitions between interfaces and animated animations recently added when closing and opening applications. Its "Liquid Glass" design system, which is a transparent design element that changes colour across different parts of iOS is receiving new updates that include improved dispersion effects while exploring app tabs, as well as visual adjustments for The Lock Screen and toggles.
In addition, the report explains that after installation users will be presented with an upgraded onboarding experience that will highlight key Apple beta update features, including redesigning icons, interface adjustments across multiple apps, as well as the liquid glass iOS feature.
As is the norm with software that is pre-release, the update contains corrections for bugs, as well as the chance of new problems. Testers have reported that the version is more robust and stable than earlier versions.
