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Apple Releases iOS 26 Developer Beta With ‘Liquid Glass’ Overhaul

Featuring a translucent, context-aware interface across Apple platforms, the beta sets the stage for AI-powered tools on recent iPhones before a public test in July.

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Overview

  • Apple rolled out the iOS 26 developer beta on June 9 and plans a public beta in July ahead of a fall 2025 launch alongside the iPhone 17 series.
  • The new Liquid Glass design brings system-wide translucency and real-time light effects to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.
  • iOS 26 is compatible with iPhone 11 and newer models, dropping support for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.
  • Exclusive Apple Intelligence features on iPhone 15 Pro and later include Live Translation, Visual Intelligence and enhanced Siri capabilities.
  • Beta users report readability issues with the translucent UI, which can be eased by enabling Reduce Transparency in Accessibility settings.