Apple has rolled out the third developer betas for both watchOS 26 and visionOS 26, continuing its annual tradition of iterative improvements and new features ahead of the official public releases expected later this year. The new betas are available to registered Apple developers and are designed to help test, refine, and optimize apps for the next generation of Apple Watch and Vision Pro experiences.
Subtle tweaks to app layouts, notification banners, and complications for a more streamlined watch face experience. Improved tracking accuracy for workouts, sleep, and heart rate, with expanded support for new exercise types and health metrics. Enhanced widget support, allowing users to pin more widgets and access richer glanceable information directly from the watch face.
Faster on-device Siri responses and expanded accessibility options, including better VoiceOver support and new haptic feedback settings. Addressed issues reported in earlier betas, including syncing problems with iPhone, notification delays, and battery optimization.
Improved APIs for spatial gestures, object anchoring, and 3D interface elements, making immersive app development more intuitive. Smoother transitions and reduced latency for hand tracking, eye tracking, and virtual keyboard input. Updated Reality Composer Pro and Xcode integration, enabling faster prototyping and debugging of visionOS apps.
More flexible window management and support for persistent app states across sessions. Resolved issues with app crashes, display rendering, and device pairing.
Apple is expected to continue releasing additional betas throughout the summer, leading up to the official launch of watchOS 26 and visionOS 26 in the fall. Developers and tech enthusiasts can look forward to more detailed feature announcements and hands-on previews at Apple’s upcoming events.
