Apple announced that the public beta of iOS 26 will be available in July after WWDC 2025.
The first iOS 26 public beta is expected to be released between the second and third week of July, based on previous iOS releases.
Users can enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program to access the iOS 26 public beta by following specific steps in the Settings app.
The iOS 26 public beta 1 will feature an all-new design with Liquid Glass UI, improvements for the Messages app, Apple Music updates, and enhancements in ChatGPT and Image Playground.
Supported devices for iOS 26 include various iPhone models from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16e.
Apple will release the public beta of iOS 26 around July 14 or 15, following the tradition of previous iOS beta releases.