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Apple Sets iOS 26 Public Beta for Late July After Liquid Glass Refinements

Developer Beta 3’s updated interface marks a shift toward stability through user-driven adjustments before Apple’s public testing phase.

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Overview

  • Developer Beta 3 tones down Liquid Glass transparency to improve clarity of text and UI elements.
  • The latest beta adds new wallpaper color variations and tweaks Control Center toggle hues for better visibility.
  • According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is targeting a late-July timeframe to open public betas for iOS 26 and companion OS updates.
  • The public beta program will include iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, HomePod Software 26 and AirPods firmware in a unified rollout.
  • Enrollment in Apple’s free Beta Software Program is open to all users, with Apple advising backups before installing beta releases.