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 ...

Every major iOS release brings a familiar dilemma. New features arrive months before the final release, and many users want to try them immediately. At the same time, beta software carries risks that ...

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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