The upcoming iOS update introduces a fresh design language called “Liquid Glass”, inspired by the translucent interface of visionOS.

To download iOS 26, register with the Apple Public Beta Program at beta.apple.com or the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com. After that, open your iPhone’s Settings > General > Software Update, tap on Beta Updates, and choose the iOS 26 beta option to download and install.

Apple's iOS 26 beta release is just around the corner. With the company unveiling the new software update during the WWDC 2025 keynote, Cupertino is expected to introduce the biggest revamp to its iPhone operating system since the launch of iOS 7 years ago.

Apple has released the iOS 18 update for iPhones. This update doesn’t include Apple Intelligence like Apple originally planned (that’s coming later). Even without Apple Intelligence, however, iOS 18 includes a range of new features and improvements.

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Bringing major changes and smaller tweaks to your phone, iOS 18 is now available for everyone to ...