First watchOS 8. 7 and tvOS 15. 6 betas join HomePod pre-release software

With just a few weeks to go until WWDC 2022, Apple has just released iOS 15. 6 beta 1 to developers. In addition, the company has also made available the first betas of tvOS 15. 6, watchOS 8. 7, and HomePod Software 15.6.

Earlier this week, Apple had released tvOS 15. 5, watchOS 8. 6, and HomePod Software 15. 5 to the public. The updates did not make any changes to the operating system.

When it comes to watchOS 8. 6, the update released earlier this week for users has enabled ECG and irregular rhythm notifications in Mexico.

It’s unclear whether today’s updates come with new features, or whether Apple is just fixing a few more bugs before the official announcement of iOS 16 and other new software at WWDC in June. Notably, betas today are not available for public users. Developers will need to wait longer before they can be released to the general public.

According to recent rumors, the next major watchOS update is expected to bring some big changes, including redesigned watch faces and a new low-power mode.

Let us know if you notice any new features in today’s Apple betas. Stay tuned for our full hands-on coverage with the new releases right here at 9to5Mac if we find anything new.