Apple Seeds Release Candidates for watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and visionOS 2.6
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Apple has officially seeded the first release candidate (RC) builds of watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and visionOS 2.6 to developers. While these builds are still labeled as beta 4 in over-the-air (OTA) updates, Apple’s developer release feed confirms their RC status—signaling that these versions are nearing public release.
Build Numbers:
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watchOS 11.6 RC: 22U84
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tvOS 18.6 RC: 22M84
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visionOS 2.6 RC: 22O783
What’s Included?
As with the iOS 18.6 RC released earlier, these RC builds are expected to focus on:
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Final bug fixes
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Performance optimizations
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Stability enhancements across devices
No major new features have been announced yet, but minor refinements may still be uncovered as testers dig in.
How to Get the RC Updates
If you're a registered developer or public beta tester:
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Visit Apple Beta Software Program or Apple Developer Program.
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Ensure your device is enrolled in the beta program.
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Update your device via Settings > Software Update.
We’ll keep you posted if any noteworthy changes are discovered in these builds. Public rollouts could follow as soon as next week.
