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Apple Launches iOS 26 Public Beta With Full Liquid Glass UI

The update introduces on-device call screening that forces unknown numbers to identify themselves via Siri.

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Behold, Liquid Glass in all its pre-release glory.
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Overview

  • The public beta is available to all Apple Beta Software Program participants via the Settings app under Software Update.
  • Developer beta adjustments to opacity have been reversed, restoring the translucent, glass-like design throughout iOS.
  • A redesigned Phone app replaces the Favorites tab with a unified Calls view featuring contact avatars and recent history.
  • Early feedback reports smoother UI performance and improved battery life over prior betas, though bugs like looping audio in recorded videos persist.
  • A new Accessibility option allows users to reduce transparency or switch back to a classic interface for better legibility.