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Apple Opens Public Beta for iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 With Liquid Glass UI

Users can trial the redesigned Liquid Glass interface alongside on-device AI features ahead of the systems’ September release

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Overview

  • Apple has extended its beta programme beyond developers by releasing the first public beta of iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 to all interested users
  • The update debuts Liquid Glass, a transparent and animated UI language representing Apple’s biggest visual overhaul since 2013
  • Built-in Apple Intelligence enhancements bring on-device AI to core apps with features like live translation, image-creation tools and background task completion
  • Testers are warned to expect bugs, crashes and reduced battery life and to back up devices and avoid installing on critical hardware
  • Final versions are slated for September to coincide with the iPhone 17 launch, with compatibility from iPhone SE (2nd gen) through iPhone 16 and parallel betas for watchOS, tvOS, HomePod and AirPods firmware