The iOS 26 is almost ready for public testing. As Mark Gurman of BloombergApple is expected to roll out public beta for some time around 23 July. The update was announced in the WWDC earlier this year and already undergone several round developers test. This will give public beta regular users a chance to try new features and updated looks before the official release, which is likely to be with the iPhone 17 series launch in September. Interested people can join the Apple beta software program for free, although backup of their device before installing beta software is always smart, as early versions can have bugs.

IOS 26: Public beta release date and list of supported equipment

On the Compatibility Front, the iOS 26 supports for some older models such as iPhone XR and iPhone XS, but will still run on the iPhone 11 and new, including the iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd GEN models. If you want access to new apple intelligence features, you will need one of the iPhone 15 Pro or current iPhone 16 model.

Once the public beta gets live – required around July 23 this week – users will be able to download it by enabled it by enrolling it on the beta website of Apple and enabling the beta option in their device settings. Just remember – this is still an early version, so expect some insects here and there.

iOS 26: What’s new?

The biggest visual change in iOS 26 is the new liquid glass design, which brings a new look for the entire interface. Apple has updated the app icon, pairs smooth animations, and have improved adaptation options on home and lock screen. Apps such as cameras, photos and safari have also got layout twicex so that they can be easier to use. This is the most noticeable new form of iOS since iOS 7, and it looks more modern without confusing.

Apple Intelligence is another area attracting attention to this update. The built -in AI tools will now handle things like live translation for audio and text, as well as what is on your screen, smart suggestions based on what is on your screen. The iOS 26 update also brings chatgpt support for those who want additional help with on-screen information. Users can create custom emoji with genmoji, can generate fun images using image playground, and how to use their phone, enjoy the new shortcut based on how to use their phone.

Messages and phones have also received some useful improvements. The phone app now connects recipes, favorite and vaisemail at the same place, and the call screening and the facilities such as the hold Asist are being linked to reduce it with a problem. The message will allow you to add choices to the custom background, chat, and now the group will show typing indicators in chat. Unknown sectors will also be filtered in a separate folder.

The iOS 26 has introduced a new Apple Games app to find and make it easier to find and manage the game, and the carplay is getting additional features such as conversations, support for widgets and compact call view.