iOS 26 beta 6 adds onboarding, new ringtones, Liquid Glass tweaks

Apple released the sixth developer beta of iOS 26 on Monday, adding an onboarding sequence, six new iPhone ringtones, and a slate of refinements aimed at smoothing the new Liquid Glass design. The update arrives a week after the previous beta and accompanies ongoing public beta testing, with a public release expected this fall. The move keeps Apple on track to align its year-based iOS 26 rollout with a broad ecosystem refresh that includes iPadOS, macOS, and related software.

The most visible change in beta 6 is the onboarding sequence, a short animated tour that outlines the major shifts in iOS 26 and the broader Liquid Glass aesthetic. The walkthrough emphasizes the customization options and the dynamic interface introduced earlier in the beta cycle, while also noting improvements to app-launch animations that testers have described as faster and more fluid. In addition to the onboarding, Apple fine-tuned several user-facing elements to make the new look feel more polished before the public debut.

Ringtones and audio customization received a notable boost in beta 6. Six variations of the Reflection ringtone were added, alongside an original tune called Little Bird. Early...