– If you go ahead and install the iOS 26 public beta on your main device, then be sure to back up your phone’s data first. – Beta builds can have some privacy or security weaknesses, so try to avoid entering sensitive personal information while using it.

OS 26 has been unveiled to the world, but when will it be available on your iPhone? Here’s what to expect for iOS 26’s release date.

iOS 26 beta 4 just arrived, and it is likely the last developer beta that Apple will launch ahead of the expected public beta debut this month. That hasn't stopped Apple from making some fairly significant tweaks to the OS though. Liquid Glass, iOS 26's big new design language, has become more "liquid" again, after beta 3 tuned down the effect.

Apple's Liquid Glass makeover and expanded Apple Intelligence tools arrive this fall, but not every phone can make the leap.

Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries. A public beta is expected later this week.

OS 26 with liquid glass design is getting a public beta version that will be accessible by the masses. However, if you have an iPhone older than iPhone 11 then the update will not be available for you.

According to Mark Gurman, Apple may launch the public beta of iOS 26 on July 23. Users can access new features through this beta, along with other Apple software updates. VisionOS will not have a public beta,