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Title: Apple's iOS 26 public beta release date is planned for July

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:00:40 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-ios-26...

Apple's WWDC is here and with it comes some of the company's biggest
operational developments ΓÇö along with confirmation of when you can check
them out in beta. This year's WWDC brings the awaited news of a visual
overhaul that is platform-wide, with changes like round icons on the home
screen and Control Center.

The company has launched its first major redesign since iOS 7, calling it
"our broadest design update ever." The new uniform design across all devices
includes a new material called liquid glass. This translucent design theme
shows up across OSes on widgets, icons and even through a new all-clear mode,
available alongside the light and dark modes.

Apple has further confirmed the rumors that it's changing the names of its
operating systems. So, instead of getting the iOS 19 this fall, it will be
the iOS 26, representing Apple's system for the year ahead. The same is true
for all other devices' operating systems, like the iPadOS 26, MacOS 26 and so
on. However, Apple is sticking with its California-themed names for MacOS,
naming the next version Tahoe.

WWDC has revealed a range of iOS 26 updates, including typing indicators for
group chats and live translations on iMessage, FaceTime and calls, even if
the other person doesn't have an iPhone.

So, when can you see some of these changes for yourself? Betas for all of
AppleΓÇÖs platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and tvOS) went out
on June 9 through the Apple Developer Program, while a public beta should
roll our in July through the Apple Beta Software Program.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-ios-26...
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