Apple has made available the third public beta of iOS 26, bringing the new software to a wider audience following initial testing by developers. Keep reading to learn how to prepare your device for ...

A stable “release” version of Apple’s iOS 26 is due in September, but you can now try an in-progress version, called the public beta. It previews a revamped interface and new features in apps like ...

After three months of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing iOS 26 to iPhone users today. Going by past years' trends, the update should be available around 1 PM ET, along with the official ...

The latest version of iOS will arrive officially this fall, but you don’t need to wait to start testing the software on your iPhone, thanks to Apple’s public beta rollout. Here’s everything you need ...

The iOS 26 public beta is now available, giving iPhone users everywhere the option to try Apple’s latest and greatest features. This year, you can check out Liquid Glass, new Messages features, and ...

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After previewing iOS 26 at WWDC and releasing a public beta this summer, Apple has now released its newest mobile operating system to the public. Apple says iOS 26 is the biggest update to the ...

Is the iOS 26 public beta safe to install? The public beta follows four developer betas meant for app creators (although others tend to install betas out of curiosity). Adding the word public doesn’t ...