iOS 26, Public Beta
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Apple has reportedly been working on a HomePod with a screen for years, and a new leak from iOS 26 seems to confirm its existence.
Apple's Liquid Glass makeover and expanded Apple Intelligence tools arrive this fall, but not every phone can make the leap.
Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries. A public beta is expected later this week.
iOS 26 beta 4 just arrived, and it is likely the last developer beta that Apple will launch ahead of the expected public beta debut this month. That hasn't stopped Apple from making some fairly significant tweaks to the OS though. Liquid Glass, iOS 26's big new design language, has become more "liquid" again, after beta 3 tuned down the effect.
A new image within the iOS 26 beta has surfaced, suggesting that Apple may be gearing up to release its own "sleep score" rating for the Apple Watch.
Apple’s next phone operating system arriving this fall, iOS 26, includes a transparent aesthetic mimicking the look of glass and making apps and buttons blend in with content on the screen. Google is doing the opposite with its newly released operating system, Android 16, which emphasizes brighter, punchier colors.
Looking to download the latest iOS 26 beta 4 via OTA profile update or the IPSW links? Here’s how to install Apple’s latest developer beta on your iPhone.