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Apple Seeds iOS 26.4 Developer Beta as 26.4 Builds Roll Out Across Platforms

Public testing is expected soon as major Siri changes are reportedly pushed to later updates.

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New in iOS 26.4 beta 1: Videos in Podcasts, encrypted RCS texts
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Overview

  • Apple released the first 26.4 developer betas for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS and HomePod, following last week’s 26.3 public updates.
  • Registered developers can install over the air via Settings > General > Software Update or download from the Apple Developer portal, including IPSW images.
  • Initial build identifiers include iOS and iPadOS 26.4 build 23E5207q and macOS Tahoe 26.4 build 25E5207k, with watchOS, tvOS and visionOS receiving corresponding beta 1 builds.
  • Reporting indicates the broader Siri overhaul previewed at WWDC 2024 has slipped to later releases, though limited additions such as image generation or web search could still surface in this cycle.
  • New emoji are expected in 26.4 and outlets anticipate public betas within days, with some reports suggesting these builds may also prepare for hardware updates around Apple’s March 4 event.