Apple has released public beta 4 of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1, and you can download it now.

iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1 Public Beta 4 Now Available for Download Over the Air

Just a while back, Apple released the fourth developer betas of its software. If you are currently testing the public beta versions of the updates, then you will be pleased to learn that the same builds are now available for you to download.

In order to download the new iOS 26.1 or iPadOS 26.1 public beta, all you have to do is go to Settings > General > Software Update and then tap on Update Now. If you’re interested in taking the beta for a spin, you will find more details posted here.

Downloading macOS 26.1 Tahoe public beta 4 is a walk in the park. Launch System Settings, then click on General, then click on Software Update. Click on Update Now when you see the update. If you’re interested in installing the public beta for the first time, you will find all the details here.

watchOS 26.1 public beta 4 is available to download over the air as well. On your iPhone, go to Watch > General > Software Update and then tap on the Download and Install button. You will find all the details on how to download watchOS 26.1 public beta posted here.

Last but not least, the tvOS 26.1 public beta 4 can be downloaded on your Apple TV by going to Settings > System > Software Update > Update Software. You will find more details on how to download tvOS 26.1 public beta for the first time posted here.

Apple released the fourth developer betas of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 just a while back.

Like I said before, the public beta updates are the same as the developer betas, and they feature the exact same changes across the board.

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Last Update: October 20, 2025