Apple just rolled out the second beta version of iOS 26.5 for developers around the world. The company is actively tweaking the software before releasing it to the general public next month. If you have a registered developer account, you can download the update right now over the air. This latest patch brings a few welcome changes and fixes some bugs that users have experienced recently.
The new update fixes battery drain and adds screen options
After installing the patch, you will notice a few small adjustments in the settings menu. Apple updated the battery health section to give clearer details about daily power usage. It now shows exactly how much background activity drains your phone while you sleep. The software also fixes a frustrating bug that caused the camera application to freeze when switching over to video mode.
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Alongside the bug fixes, the new iOS update adds two new widgets for the lock screen. You can now track your daily step count without opening a separate health application. Developers globally are still digging through the code to find other hidden changes.
We expect Apple to release a public beta version in a few days, so everyday consumers can try these new options safely.
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