tvOS 26 is coming soon for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users, and today’s beta 8 developer release should be the most stable version yet of the forthcoming software.
Beta 8 of tvOS 26 is likely final update before RC
A new model of Apple TV 4K hardware is coming this fall, and could be introduced as soon as the iPhone 17 event in a couple of weeks.
But Apple also has a major software release coming soon.
tvOS 26 is expected to launch to all users in mid-September. It includes new features like:
- Liquid Glass design
- great new screensavers (and customization)
- TV app revamp
- Apple Music karaoke with your iPhone
- making AirPlay speakers the default output
- automatic sign-in support
- FaceTime upgrades
- and more
Today’s beta 8 release for developers should be very close to what ships publicly to all users next month.
That’s because it’s expected to be the last beta before the RC (release candidate) version of tvOS 26 arrives.
tvOS 26 has been in beta testing since early June, but the month of August in particular has focused largely on performance and stability improvements. Apple wants to eliminate as many bugs as possible before the wide launch next month.
So there are unlikely to be any brand new features in tvOS 26 beta 8, but that makes sense considering the looming public launch.
How has tvOS 26 been running for you so far? Let us know in the comments.
Best Apple TV 4K accessories
- AirPods Pro 2 (now only $169, down from $249)
- Anti-slip silicone case for Siri Remote, AirTag compatible
- TotalMount for mounting Apple TV
- iPhone Continuity Camera mount for Apple TV
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