The iOS 26 public beta is now available, giving eager iPhone users the chance to see what new capabilities are coming to their phones ahead of a full release this fall. If you don't mind the hiccups ...

Apple has released the first iOS 26 beta to developers, but even non-developers have the opportunity to download beta software updates on their iPhones for free. Keep reading to learn how it's done.

Editors' Note: Apple released the iOS 26 public beta on July 24, and you can read our guide on how to download the iOS 26 public beta if you want to update to the new software. What follows are ...

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The sixth developer beta of iOS 26 has arrived, and it introduces an onboarding sequence, along with six additional iPhone ringtones. Here's what's new. The sixth developer beta of iOS 26 builds upon ...

Apple today provided developers with a revised version of the first iOS 26 beta for testing purposes. The update is only available for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, so if you're running ‌iOS 26‌ ...

Apple has officially released the iOS 26 public beta, offering users an early look at the next iteration of its mobile operating system. This pre-release version allows Apple to gather valuable ...

On Monday, June 9, Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where it confirmed that the successor to iOS 18 will actually be iOS 26. It's part of a whole new naming convention and a ...

Updating your device to iOS 26 is simple and can be done directly from your device. Follow these steps to complete the process: 1. Open the Settings app on your device. 2. Navigate to General and tap ...