Apple Rolls Out Third Public Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Apple has released the third public betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, along with an updated build of the sixth developer beta. This comes just a week after the second public beta, bringing users closer to the expected September launch.

How to Get the Beta

Registered testers can install the update by navigating to Settings → General → Software Update and selecting the iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 Public Beta option.

What’s New in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Liquid Glass Design

A fresh transparency-focused aesthetic with reflective icons, refracting menu buttons, animated navigation bars, pop-out menus, and rounded visuals.

Apple Intelligence Features

• Visual Intelligence for screenshots
• Live Translation in Messages, Phone, and FaceTime
• Image Playground with ChatGPT-style prompts
• Genmoji for mixing emojis into new creations

Enhanced Apps and Tools

• Wallet: Updated order tracking
• Reminders: New organizational features
• Safari: Updated navigation
• Phone App: Call Screening & Hold Assist
• Messages: Custom backgrounds & polls
• Apple Music: AutoMix DJ feature
• CarPlay: Overhauled interface
• Apple Games: New dedicated app
• Preview: Now available on iPhone

Spatial Scene Photography

2D photos gain a 3D-like depth effect, adding dimension to your photo library.