iOS 26 Beta 6 RELEASE NOTES: Recovery Assistant, SDK & API Changes (iPadOS 26, Xcode 26)
iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 Beta 6 are here. In this video, I break down the official release notes, the new Recovery Assistant, and the SDK/API updates you’ll need to test your apps with Xcode 26.
What you’ll learn
What’s new in iOS & iPadOS 26 Beta 6
How Recovery Assistant can help if your device won’t start
SDK support, key API changes, and compatibility notes for developers
Practical testing tips to prep your app for the next release
Overview (from the notes)
The iOS & iPadOS 26 SDK supports iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 26 Beta 6 and ships with Xcode 26 (Mac App Store). See Xcode 26 Release Notes for IDE compatibility. Recovery Assistant is a new way to recover devices that don’t start normally by detecting problems and attempting fixes.
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