Though iOS 26 will be released later this year for iPhone, you don't have to wait. The public beta of iOS 26 is available now, provided your phone is capable of running it. iOS 26 brings a new translucent "Liquid Glass" look,

While we don't yet know the new iPhones Apple will be dropping this fall — though there are iPhone 17 rumors — we do know, per Apple's site, that the phones listed below will be compatible with iOS 26. Basically, if you have an iPhone that was announced in 2019 or later, you're in the clear:

Apple's iOS 26 brings the most dramatic iPhone update in over ten years, and these standout features prove it was worth the wait.

Want to try out the iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone? Before you do, Iyaz Akhtar shares the most important steps you need to take to protect your data. This video will walk you through the entire process of installing the iOS 26 beta,

If you're trying to decide whether or not to install the iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone, here are a few reasons it might not be a great idea.

Apple Intelligence may take a back seat to the Liquid Glass overhaul in iOS 26, but some time with the public beta reveals a few significant AI additions to the iPhone.