On Monday, Apple unveiled the sixth beta for developers of iOS 26. This iteration is expected to mirror what will soon be available in public beta 3, allowing all testers to soon explore its fresh features and updates.

For those observing Apple’s evolution throughout this beta phase, it’s intriguing to note the transformations being introduced. While the official release date for iOS 26 remains unconfirmed, it’s anticipated for this autumn. Historically, Apple tends to roll out new versions around mid to late September, suggesting that there may be only about a month left for beta testing.

Although this update doesn’t introduce any revolutionary features, it includes several noteworthy changes that users will likely appreciate once they launch this fall. Here’s a rundown of the enhancements:

Exciting New Ringtones

Though it may seem peculiar for someone who prefers their iPhone on silent most of the time, the arrival of new ringtones is always a thrill. Earlier in the iOS 26 beta phase, Apple introduced a variation of its classic Reflection ringtone, which has received positive feedback. Beta 6 brings an additional five variations of Reflection, each uniquely appealing:

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Among these, “Dreamer” stands out as particularly catchy. Give it a listen to understand why it might just compel one to answer the phone.

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Additionally, there’s a new original ringtone called Little Bird introduced in this beta—potentially sufficient motivation to disable the silent mode:

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Novel Animation Effects

The latest beta of iOS 26 also comes with new animation features. Testers have noted an innovative approach where app windows now minimize into their respective app icons instead of merely vanishing. This new visual effect can be observed in the following post:

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Many users on X have remarked on how “responsive” the sixth beta feels. If the primary goal for iOS 26 is eliminating glitches to enhance the overall performance, it would be a significant achievement.

Enhancements to Liquid Glass Effects

The Liquid Glass effect continues to evolve with this latest beta. Recent updates have introduced a glassy appearance to the Lock Screen clock, along with transparent background widgets and adjustments to system toggles.

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Introduction of a New Walk-Through Video

One of the exciting additions in iOS 26 beta 6 is a walkthrough video, showcasing some significant updates in Liquid Glass. If this remains for the public launch, it will help users navigate through the newest feature updates:

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Changes to Camera’s Classic Mode

In beta 5, Apple introduced a “Classic Mode Switching” toggle in the Camera app, allowing adjustments to the scroll direction. However, this option has been eliminated in the current beta, reverting to the traditional scroll direction as the default setting.