Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has released the sixth public beta and ninth developer beta update of iOS 26. These updates serve as the closing stage of testing before the final version of iOS 26 arrives with Apple’s iPhone 17 series of smartphones next week. While there are no new features, the iOS 26 Beta 9 update just comes a week after the eighth beta update, and focuses on fixing some bugs which has affected recent builds, including issues linked to Apple Intelligence, Bluetooth, Camera, and other system applications.
iOS 26 Beta 9 update: Here’s what’s new
As per Apple’s release notes, this new firmware update addresses a bug that previously caused system updates to reserve more space than required. Siri’s integration with ChatGPT, which occasionally gave old responses, has also been fixed now. Additionally, Apple has also fixed Image Playground and Genmoji problems, which were reported by Japanese language users.
The company has also fixed some Camera mode selection issues and also patched bugs related to the Kernel, Contacts, Journaling, lock screen, and more with this update. The stable release of iOS 26 will debut alongside the iPhone 17 series, and for other eligible iPhones, expectedly on September 15.
iOS 26 Beta 9 update: Eligible models
The iOS 26 Beta 9 update for iPhone is available as a free over-the-air (OTA) software update for users who are registered with the Apple developer beta software programme. It can be downloaded on iPhone 11 and later models. However, Apple Intelligence will be available only for the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones.
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