iOS 26 public beta is now available – here are the best features to try, including Circle to Search, call screening, Liquid Glass, and more.
Apple’s iOS 26 update has reached its fourth developer cycle, which means that the company has released four beta builds so far. More recently, the company has also released the first public beta of iOS 26, which means everyone can now download and install it on their compatible iPhone models. If you are planning to run iOS 26 on your device, check out the best five features to try first.Apple’s iOS 26 public beta brings major upgrades to core apps and interface – here’s what you should explore first
iOS 26 is a significant update that brings Liquid Glass to the iPhone – a new user experience that is radically different from the current iOS 18 update. It will refresh your device with a new look as well as new features, and we have compiled a list of some of them that you should try first. iOS 26 public beta is pretty stable, but not at all perfect at this stage, which means you will encounter bugs and issues every now and then. Just to be on the safe side, we recommend installing the public beta on a secondary device rather than your daily driver.
New Liquid Glass Interface
The first thing you have to try after installing iOS 26 is the new Liquid Glass redesign – Apple’s latest and greatest interface, which is likely to stick around for the next couple of years before the company makes another major shift.
