As always, remember that the iOS 26 beta is... a beta. So, back up your phone before making the switch. And as Apple says in its Beta Program FAQ, "Beta software may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not function as well as commercially released software. We encourage you to submit feedback when you encounter these issues.

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.

We've seen how the new Liquid Glass design language in iOS 26 will change Apple's own apps, but what about third-party apps? Here's a sneak preview.