iOS 26 release time bar, public beta, functions, eligible iPhones and all other leaks

Apple has already introduced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, which includes massive overhaul of liquid glass design and new functions. The new update, which is popular as the most important upgrade since iOS 7, includes translucent, light-matching surfaces in both native and third-party apps and some AI improvements.

Apple has already released iOS 26 Beta 3 and will bring the public beta onto the market next week. While the official publication date is unknown, everything we know is here, including functions, compatible iPhones and more.

iOS 26 public beta and release time bars

According to Mark Gurman von Bloomberg, the iOS 26 public beta is expected to be triggered on July 23 in accordance with Mark Gurman. The Ipados 26, MacOS 26 and Watchos 26 public beta are to be triggered on the same date.

Speaking of iOS 26 stable release, it could introduce after the start of the iPhone 17 series in September. However, the official date remains under the wraps at the moment. If you can hardly wait and want to register for the update, users can contact settings and choose developers BETA.

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iOS 26 features

The iOS 26 will take many new functions and upgrades with you, including Apple Intelligence. The users may find intelligent summaries, context -related visual actions and improved live translations across apps. On the other hand, the message app app for custom backgrounds, surveys, conversation-specific topics, input devices in group chats and Apple cash integration will be obtained.

The telephone application should also receive some great upgrades, including the call -screening and the holding assist that is waiting for users in the waiting loop until a live agent is followed. Apple Music, Maps also receive some important upgrades that can be practical for daily tasks.

Apple will also bring a dedicated Apple Games app, an optimumer play center. Small updates such as adaptive power mode for battery efficiency, loading time estimates, custom alarm snooze duration, full-screen album works of art on the blocking screen, spatial scenes in photos, which add 2D image 3D effects, are also delivered to the iPhones.

IOS 26 supported devices:

iOS 26 will be available for:

iPhone se (2nd gen and new)

iPhone 12 series and higher

iPhone 13, 14, 15 and 16 series

The upcoming iPhone 17 series is sent preliminary with iOS 26.

It is not expected that older models such as the iPhone 11 and earlier.

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Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh is the editor -in -chief at Digit. He has Tech -Jargon (Times Internet, Jagran English '22) since 2020. If he does not monitor any commas, he probably drives his gadget habits with coffee, strategies his next virtual race or plans a road trip to test the latest in-car technology. He speaks Geek fluently. Complete professional ads