Apple has just released the third beta of watchOS 26.6 for testing purposes. The newer upgrade comes out after a one-week second watchOS 27 developer beta release and two weeks after the second beta. The update is expected to squash known bugs and improve the overall experience.
Apple is pushing the latest beta of watchOS 26.6 with the 23U5049c build number. The incremental upgrade is relatively smaller in size compared to the second beta. The update is available to all Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 26. If you’re a developer, you can freely install the new software update on your watch. At the moment, the update is limited to developers, with the public beta release expected to kick off in a matter of time.
As always, Apple didn’t mention any new changes in the release notes. We can expect performance enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates coming with watchOS 26.6.
watchOS 26.6 Beta 3 Update
First things first, you need to update your iPhone to iOS 26.6 beta. Once done, you can follow these steps to install the watchOS 26.6 beta 3 on your watch.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap General > Software Update.
- Select Beta Updates and enable watchOS 26.6 Developer Beta option.
- Go back and download the third beta of watchOS 26.6.
- That’s it.
Make sure that your Apple Watch is charged at least 50% and connected to a WiFi network.
Now the watchOS 26.6 second beta update will download and transfer to your Apple Watch.
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