Apple has released the fifth beta of iOS 26 to developers, and the second public beta should be released soon. As we move closer to the official release, iOS 26 Beta 5 and upcoming builds will mainly focus on overall performance improvements and bug fixes for a smooth OS experience.
iOS 26 Beta 5 is available for eligible models, including iPhone 11 and newer models. The second public beta build, which is expected to be released this week, will be identical to the fifth developer beta.
Today, Apple released iPadOS 26 Beta 5, watchOS 26 Beta 5, tvOS 26 Beta 5, macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 5, macOS Sequoia 15.7 RC, macOS Sonoma 14.8 RC, and visionOS 26 Beta 5, along with iOS 26 Beta 5.
The iOS 26 Beta 5 comes with build number 23A5308g, and it weighs around 4GB if you’re coming from Beta 4. The update size can differ depending on the model and the current OS installed.
The latest beta brings some new changes and various bug fixes. Here are the major changes you need to know about the iOS 26 Beta 5.
- New modem update
- Slight Liquid Glass UI enhancement
- Improved animations on certain tasks
- Classic Mode switching for Camera app (to reverse the gesture)
- A few icon changes
- Further minor improvements
- Several bug fixes
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As we move forward with upcoming beta builds, the number of new features will decrease, and the focus will shift to improving performance and stability.
If you have an eligible model and have enrolled in the developer beta, the iOS 26 Beta 5 should appear in the Settings > General > Software Update page. If you haven’t opted for beta, you can do so from the Beta Updates option in the Software Update settings.
For those waiting for the iOS 26 Public Beta 2, it should be available later today or any day this week. Before installing any update, make sure to back up your data.
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