• Update Size & Build Over 11 GB on iPhone 16 Pro Max; build 23A5330A with same modem firmware as Beta 7 (2.04.06).
• Liquid Glass & Visuals No visible change in Control Center, Music app, App Store; Liquid Glass looks identical to Beta 7.
• Animation Speeds Opening apps animations remain consistent with Beta 7; smoother than earlier betas.
• Settings Fixes Plug-in charging bug fixed; wallet icon still missing in Privacy & Security → Location Services.
• Camera Scroll Direction No toggle for changing scrolling direction between camera modes; remains same as Beta 7.
• Minor Code Changes In-app privacy popup in Photos updated; Poster Foundation for lock screen/contact posters adjusted.
• Messages Fix Background changes in 1-to-1 conversations now save correctly after quitting and reopening app.
• Performance Overall performance similar to Beta 7; Geekbench: 3504 single-core, 8695 multi-core.
• Battery Life Stable battery performance; Beta 8 maintains good battery life compared to Beta 7.
• iOS 26 RC Release Expected after iPhone event (likely Sept 9); Beta 8 is final minor update before RC.
• iOS 26.1 Beta 1 Expected shortly after iOS 26 public release, possibly Sept 16-17.

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