Apple has launched iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and additional updates in their initial public beta. Here’s the procedure for installing the latest updates, along with information on new features.
## Apple’s public beta initiative now includes iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and more
Throughout the year, Apple provides a beta software initiative for public users. Recently, it offered early access to iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and others prior to their official releases.
Currently, participants in that beta initiative have new updates available for installation.
iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and more are now accessible in public beta.
If you’ve previously participated in the public beta initiative, just verify that your devices are still configured to receive beta updates, and the latest versions will show up in the Software Update section of Settings.
For those new to public betas, you can sign up for the initiative at [beta.apple.com](http://beta.apple.com) and follow the provided instructions for installation.
## New functionalities in iPadOS 26.1 and more
Among the new functionalities and modifications in Apple’s latest public betas, Apple Intelligence language expansions are a significant highlight.
Support for Apple Intelligence is [now available](https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/22/ios-26-1-beta-adds-new-languages-for-airpods-live-translation-and-apple-intelligence/) in eight new languages:
– Chinese (traditional)
– Danish
– Dutch
– Norwegian
– Portuguese (Portugal)
– Swedish
– Turkish
– Vietnamese
Another new functionality in the recent updates: Apple Music users can now navigate between songs using a swipe gesture in the iPad app’s MiniPlayer.
Lastly, Apple has also implemented some UI improvements across various system applications.
Safari has transferred Downloads to a popup window located in the center of the screen. The Calendar app now features full-width color designs for all events in List view. Apple’s Photos app includes a newly designed playback scrubber for videos. Additionally, the Phone app, which recently became available on iPad with iPadOS 26, has introduced Liquid Glass to the keypad.
Have you noticed any other modifications in Apple’s new public betas for iPadOS 26.1 and more? Share with us in the comments.
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