Apple announced in June that the release of iOS 26 would first appear as developer betas as usual, with the first public beta set for July. When it reaches general release it will be on the 2025 releases, iPhone 17 series, as well the iPhone 16 series and plenty of much earlier models.

With the fourth beta of iOS 26, Apple has again made changes to the Liquid Glass design that's available across the operating system,

Wondering when you can try Apple's public betas for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more? All the details - release timeline, eligibility, and how to get them - are right here.