Apple Releases iOS 26 Public Beta
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OS 26 public beta 1 is now available to everyone in the Apple Beta Software Program, and we've got 8 features for you to try as soon as you download it.
Get early access to the new translucent design, the latest Apple Intelligence tricks, call-screening tools and other goodies.
Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look of your iPhone’s display. Now, with Apple’s introduction of its Liquid Glass design for iOS 26, you can make your icons completely clear ( assuming you’re a fan of the new invisible look).
Testing with developer and public beta versions went smoothly for even the oldest supported models. But there are safety measures if upgrading to the beta or release version goes awry.
iOS 26 brings a new translucent "Liquid Glass" look, the latest on-device Apple Intelligence perks (real-time translation and a smarter Visual Intelligence search ), and phone and text upgrades like built-in call screening and in-chat polls.
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The public beta of iOS 26 is now live, offering users an early look at Apple’s next big iPhone software release.
The fourth developer beta of iOS 26 introduces 12 new CarPlay wallpapers. The new CarPlay wallpapers are based on the official iOS 26 wallpaper