“iOS 26 Beta 6 Debuts: New Ringtones, Camera Swipe Reverted & Liquid Glass Enhancements”
iOS 26 Beta 6 brings fresh ringtones (including “Dreamer” and “Little Bird”), restores the original Camera swipe, refines the Liquid Glass UI, and delivers smoother animations—all pointing to improved stability ahead of the official September launch
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Apple has unveiled iOS 26 Beta 6 (for developers), alongside updates for iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS, signaling the final development push before the full release in September 2025.
New Ringtones & Onboarding
This update introduces six new variants of the classic “Reflection” ringtone, including Buoyant, Dreamer, Tech, Pop, Reflected, and Surge, plus a brand-new tone named Little Bird. The “Dreamer” tone has already gone viral on social media, praised for being especially catchy. A fresh onboarding sequence now walks users through iOS 26’s main highlights, including the Liquid Glass design.
Camera & Swipe Direction
Apple has quietly removed the Camera “Classic Mode” toggle introduced in beta 5 and restored the original swipe direction by default, responding to user backlash against the gesture change.
Liquid Glass Refinements
The Liquid Glass UI continues to evolve: the Lock Screen clock is now more transparent with a floating effect; toggles shimmer with chromatic reflections; navigation bars enhance text clarity over complex backgrounds. App launch animations are smoother and faster, featuring a subtle bounce reminiscent of iPadOS.
Performance & Stability
Early testers report that Beta 6 feels noticeably faster and more stable compared to earlier versions—an encouraging sign ahead of the public launch.
