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iOS 26 Developer Beta Debuts with Unified Liquid Glass Interface

Early adopters of the developer beta can explore Apple Intelligence features with the new year-based OS versioning before the public beta arrives in July.

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Overview

  • iOS 26 developer beta is available now for all iPhone 11 and later models, offering a first look at the Liquid Glass interface.
  • Apple has shifted to a unified, year-based versioning scheme across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS, all now labeled as version 26.
  • The Liquid Glass design introduces system-wide translucency and depth effects but has drawn mixed user feedback over accessibility concerns.
  • AI-powered features including Live Translation, on-device visual intelligence and AI-generated call summaries require iPhone 15 Pro or newer hardware.
  • A public beta is slated for July with a final stable release expected in September or October 2025.