Now the first public beta -version of iOS 26 is available: it can be installed on your iPhone

First Public Beta from iOS 26 It is already available for installation on your iPhone. After presenting it on the WWDC 2025 and running several preliminary versions for the developers, Apple opened the availability of their new software for everyone who wants to try it until their official launch in September.

So, if you want to give iOS 26 a chance to the debut of its final version, you already have the opportunity to do this. The first public beta -the version arrives just a few hours after it released Beta 4 for developers from Cupertino.

This means that software He was tested enough For these almost two months have passed since their announcement. Therefore, if you are worried that the operating system may be unstable or not completely polished, this should give you peace of mind to try it with more confidence.

Despite this, do not forget that iOS 26 is still beta. That is why it is recommended not to install it on the main iPhone or daily use, as well as be prepared for errors or lack of functions that will be added later.

New IOS 26

The premiere of the interface Liquid glass This, of course, is the most important thing that Apple has implemented in iOS 26. This new design language emphasizes transparent, and California still adjust their final appearance. Thanks to Beta 3 for developers, the company reduced transparency in an effort to improve readability, but in beta 4 she decided to restore it in the previous state.

So do not scare yourself if these changes also become frequent during public beta -cycle iOS 26. The software also introduces other improvements, such as Redyseining applications Camera And TelephoneThe latter is also received by new functions, such as Call screeningwhich is activated upon receipt of an unknown number, or Keep helpwho works as an assistant for suspended calls.

In addition, iOS 26 presents updated icons in some applications and improvements in Carplay, Apple Music, messages, Apple and Apple maps. As for artificial intelligence, Apple Intelligence He boasts with advanced capabilities in visual intelligence and a new function of automatic translation in voice and text conversations through messages, telephone and Facetime.

As we have already indicated, not all these characteristics are available in the first public beta -version of iOS 26. However, they will be added over time, and some will certainly debut with the final version of the software.

compatible iPhone and how to install it

A Compatible iPhone With iOS 26 this:

• iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e
• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone se (second and third generation)

If you want to establish a public beta -version of iOS 26, your iPhone should be updated on the iPhone 18.5. Before the start of the process, make sure make a backup in iCloud In the event that anything goes wrong. Installation is recommended when the smartphone is connected to a charger or has 50 % (or more) batteries. Never try with less than 20 % of the available load.

To access the public beta -version of iOS 26, you must register in the Apple Beta program using the same Apple account you use on the iPhone, where you are going to install it. As soon as you fulfilled this requirement, you just need to go to the mobile Settings> General> Software Update> Beta -ConnuesYou can choose a public beta -version from there the field, and you will only need to wait for the installation. As always, continue with responsibility and under your own risk.