Overview

• The iOS 26 public beta went live on July 24 for all Apple Beta Software Program members via Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates.
• Developer Beta 4’s Liquid Glass design has been restored to its original translucent look after legibility adjustments in the prior release.
• AI-powered notification summaries for News & Entertainment apps are back, requiring user opt-in and displaying a red warning that “summarization may change the meaning of original headlines.”
• A revamped setup flow lets users enable or disable news summaries, report concerns directly to Apple, and emphasizes verifying generated content for accuracy.
• iOS 26 supports only iPhone 11 and newer models, with devices such as the iPhone XS and XR limited to security patches rather than new features.