iOS 26 public beta launched: The wait for Liquid Glass UI is over, these phones will get the update..

iOS 26 Public Beta: Apple has finally released iOS 26 Public Beta for general iPhone users. This update is for those who were away from the developer beta till now and want to experience iOS 26 for the first time. The most special thing about this new update is its new and attractive Liquid Glass UI, which reflects and refracts light and harmonizes with other visual elements.

How to install iOS 26 Public Beta?

Go to beta.apple.com

Tap Sign Up and enter your Apple ID

Read and accept Terms & Conditions

Go to iPhone Settings > General > Software Update

A new option of Beta Updates will appear at the top, tap on it

Select iOS 26 Public Beta

Now return to the Software Update page and iOS 26 Public Beta will appear

Tap Download & Install, accept the terms and start the update

Which iPhone models will get iOS 26 Public Beta?

According to Apple, iOS 26 Public Beta will support iPhone 11 and newer models, but Apple Intelligence features will only be available on:

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Series

iPhone 16 Series

iPhone 15 Series

iPhone 14 Series

iPhone SE (2022)

iPhone 13 Series

iPhone 12 Series
iPhone 11 Series

What's new in iOS 26 Public Beta?

Liquid Glass UI: New design that reflects light intelligently. A single visual language inspired by visionOS that gives a uniform look across all Apple devices.

Customization options: New 'clear' icon look for home screen and lock screen, new and simpler layout in camera app, separate tabs for Library and Collection in Photos app.

New tab bar design: The tab bar in Apple Music, News, Podcasts and other apps now floats to the top, and can be automatically minimized to highlight screen content.

Apple Intelligence Features: Live Translation: Real-time audio and text translation (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) using on-device AI

Call Screening: Decides whether to answer a call based on the caller's identity and purpose

Hold Assist: When you're on hold, this feature lets you know if the other person is available

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