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Apple has confirmed iOS 26’s public launch this fall, following the release of beta 4 to developers and testers with major UI and Apple Intelligence updates.
After a month of developer testing, Apple is ready to unleash iOS 26 for wider testing. Here's why you might want to wait.
To install the public beta, you'll need to enroll your Apple Account in the Apple Beta Software Program. Once you do, open Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Choose "iOS 26 Public Beta," then tap Back. iOS will load the beta, and you'll be able to hit Update Now when it's ready.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously indicated that the iOS 26 public beta was likely to drop on around July