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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.
After trading some of the ‘liquid’ in iOS 26 beta 3 for a more ‘frosted’ look, Liquid Glass appears back in full force in beta 4.
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Macworld on MSNOdd iOS 26 phrasing hints at new HomePod with screenAs reported by MacRumors, the software includes interesting new wording for a location-related HomePod setting: “Your HomePod won’t be able to show you the local weather, time, or respond to Siri requests about your area,” it reads (our italics).
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.
According to the reports, it seems that Apple could release the public beta for iOS 26 tomorrow, giving users a chance to try it out.
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.