Overview

• The iOS26 developer beta, released immediately after WWDC on June 9, supports iPhone 11 and later devices, though Apple Intelligence features remain limited to iPhone 15 Pro models and newer, and the public beta is set for July ahead of a full rollout in September with the iPhone 17.
• The Liquid Glass design language extends across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, introducing translucent menus, app icons, and widgets aimed at future foldable and AR-ready devices.
• Key AI-powered additions include real-time translation in Messages and FaceTime, AI-generated call summaries in the Phone app, and a new central Games hub.
• Some beta users praise Liquid Glass’s fluid, mirror-like aesthetics while others warn that excessive transparency hampers readability, prompting Apple to offer a 'Reduce Transparency' toggle in Accessibility settings.
• Developers and early adopters are providing feedback on stability and usability for refinement before the public beta next month.