Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 2 for iPhone, here’s what to expect [U] – 9to5Mac

June 16, 2026: A day later, iOS 26.6 public beta 2 is now available as well.
While iOS 27 is the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the second iOS 26.6 developer beta. The update follows the first developer beta release and public beta release in May.
So far, we’ve discovered two changes in iOS 26.6 beta. 
First, there’s a change around the limit on the number of contacts you can block. Second, there appears to be a new anti-theft iPhone feature in the works.
We don’t expect much else in terms of new features and functionality as all attention now turns to iOS 27.
Apple’s next major software update will reach customers in September as Apple iterates on iOS 27 over the summer.
iOS 26.6 will be the next shipping version, building on iOS 26 and the subsequent releases that have followed since last fall. 
Last year, iOS 18.6 beta 1 arrived after iOS 26 beta 1. That means iOS 26.6 is a bit ahead of schedule compared to Apple’s 2025 release cycle.
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