Apple released the iOS 26 public beta
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Best to be cautious in these early days of the iPhone's next system version. Consider some practical advice from someone who's been burned.
After a month of developer testing, Apple is ready to unleash iOS 26 for wider testing. Here's why you might want to wait.
To install the public beta, you'll need to enroll your Apple Account in the Apple Beta Software Program. Once you do, open Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Choose "iOS 26 Public Beta," then tap Back. iOS will load the beta, and you'll be able to hit Update Now when it's ready.
The fourth developer beta of iOS 26 introduces 12 new CarPlay wallpapers. The new CarPlay wallpapers are based on the official iOS 26 wallpaper
I jumped in early in regards to iOS 26 testing, and here's what you need to know about the big software update.
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