Apple just dropped iOS 26 Beta 6 on developers, and honestly? This one's worth paying attention to. Released August 11, this build comes just six days after Beta 5 — a tight turnaround that suggests Apple's hitting its stride as we barrel toward the fall release. What you need to know: • Performance gains are real — Geekbench scores show measurable improvements in both single and multi-core performance • File size dropped dramatically — from nearly 11 GB to just 3.96 GB, Apple's clearly optimizing storage • New Liquid Glass design continues evolving with enhanced animations and visual effects • Beta 8 expected August 18 with the Release Candidate likely hitting September 8 or 9 Let's break down what's actually changed and why it matters for your development timeline. Performance improvements you'll notice immediately Here's the kicker: Beta 6 isn't just about bug fixes. Based on our testing across multiple development workflows, this update delivers tangible performance gains that...more
