New in iOS 26.6 beta 1: Apple Maps security upgrade, blocked contact alerts
Apple still isn't done with iOS 26 , as the first developer beta of iOS 26.6 adds a new contact-related alert, better protection for Apple Maps users, and more. iOS 26.6 beta 1 introduces a new alert related to the Contacts app and makes Apple Maps more secure. While we're all looking forward to the reveal of iOS 27 at WWDC , the iOS 26 software cycle isn't over just yet. Following the public release of iOS 26.5, Apple has now deployed iOS 26.6 developer beta 1. Tuesday's software update increases the build number to 23G5028e, up from the 23F77 build number of iOS 26.5. Though the iOS 26.6 beta is a relatively light release feature-wise, it does include two significant changes: an Apple Maps security upgrade and a new Contacts feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple still isn't done with iOS 26 , as the first developer beta of iOS 26.6 adds a new contact-related alert, better protection for Apple Maps users, and more. iOS 26.6 beta 1 introduces a new alert related to the Contacts app and makes Apple Maps more secure. While we're all looking forward to the reveal of iOS 27 at WWDC , the iOS 26 software cycle isn't over just yet. Following the public release of iOS 26.5, Apple has now deployed iOS 26.6 developer beta 1. Tuesday's software update increases the build number to 23G5028e, up from the 23F77 build number of iOS 26.5. Though the iOS 26.6 beta is a relatively light release feature-wise, it does include two significant changes: an Apple Maps security upgrade and a new Contacts feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple still isn't done with iOS 26 , as the first developer beta of iOS 26.6 adds a new contact-related alert, better protection for Apple Maps users, and more.
iOS 26.6 beta 1 introduces a new alert related to the Contacts app and makes Apple Maps more secure.
While we're all looking forward to the reveal of iOS 27 at WWDC , the iOS 26 software cycle isn't over just yet.
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