Apple has released iOS 26.6 beta 5, which is currently available to developers, with a public beta expected shortly. The update, which is 1.58 GB on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, does not include a new modem firmware update. The build number for this release is 23G5065A. While the update does not introduce significant new features, it addresses specific bugs and includes a new known issue regarding HDR screenshots appearing garbled when sent via the Messages app. The release notes also mention that the wallpaper dimming bug persists in this version. Performance remains generally smooth, and initial Geekbench 6 testing shows a single-core score of 3,934 and a multi-core score of 10,084 on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Battery life performance appears stable based on early user reports. Apple is also rolling out beta 5 updates for iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, HomePodOS, and visionOS alongside this release.
The iOS 26.6 beta 5 update is identified by build number 23G5065A. This release does not include a new modem firmware update for the iPhone.
A new known issue has been identified where HDR screenshots may appear garbled in Messages. The wallpaper dimming bug remains present in this beta version.
Geekbench 6 testing on the iPhone 17 Pro Max yielded a multi-core score of 10,084. Apple simultaneously released beta 5 updates for its entire ecosystem of operating systems.
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- The release is currently in beta, which may contain bugs or performance inconsistencies not present in final software.
- The release schedule for the public beta is based on historical patterns and is not an official confirmation from Apple.
- Battery life data is based on a single user report and may vary significantly depending on individual usage patterns.