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Apple Launches iOS 26 Beta Featuring Liquid Glass UI and AI Tools

Public beta testing begins in early July ahead of a September release aligned with the iPhone 17 debut.

Older iPhones will get iOS 26 but with some key features missing.
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Overview

  • The WWDC unveiling introduced a Liquid Glass design language that applies translucent, glass-like visuals across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and visionOS Key iPhone enhancements include native Custom Ringtones, AI-driven Call Screening and Hold Assist, Polls in Messages, AutoMix in Apple Music and an Adaptive Power Mode
  • Apple Intelligence features such as Visual Intelligence screenshot analysis and system-wide Live Translation require an iPhone 15 Pro or later to operate
  • iOS 26 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta expected in early July and a full rollout slated for September alongside the iPhone 17 series
  • Supported on iPhone 12 and newer models, iOS 26 reserves select AI-powered tools for devices meeting Apple Intelligence hardware requirements