iOS 26.1 Beta 3 Brings Colorful Apple TV App Icon and Other UI Tweaks

Apple’s third beta of iOS 26.1 introduces several refinements for iPhone and iPad users, most visibly a more colorful Apple TV app icon. The change aligns with a recent rebranding of Apple’s streaming service, which will now be presented simply as “Apple TV.”

Beyond the icon update, the beta includes additional visual adjustments and quality-of-life tweaks across the system that aim to polish the upcoming release. These changes are being rolled out to developers and public beta testers for feedback ahead of the final version.

• More colorful Apple TV app icon to match the service’s rebrand.
• Minor UI and visual refinements across iPhone and iPad.
• Available now in beta for developers and public beta testers.

For the original report, see the coverage (in German) on iphone-ticker.de. If Apple publishes an official announcement, we’ll link to it here for reference.

Discussion: What do you think about the new Apple TV icon and the visual tweaks in iOS 26.1 beta 3 — welcome change or unnecessary polish?