Apple has released the first iOS 26 beta to developers, but even non-developers have the opportunity to download beta software updates on their iPhones for free. Keep reading to learn how it's done.

Anyone with a compatible iPhone can test the latest iOS 26 features ahead of the operating system's official release next month. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google ...

Apple has made available the sixth public beta of iOS 26, bringing a more stable version of the software to a wider audience following lengthy testing by developers. Keep reading to learn how to ...

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 ...

Developer betas are now available to everyone, free of charge and easy to install. But think twice before you enable it on your day-to-day phone. Developer betas are now available to everyone, free of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The iOS 26 public beta launched July 26, compatible with iPhone 11 and newer, plus SE 2nd/3rd gen. iPhone XS, XR, and older models ...

Have you played around with the new iOS 26 yet? Here's how to download it on your iPhone if you haven't yet — once you do, you'll notice several new changes, including a clear design called Liquid ...

Is the iOS 26 public beta safe to install? The public beta follows four developer betas meant for app creators (although others tend to install betas out of curiosity). Adding the word public doesn’t ...

Apple iOS 26.3 Beta Update: Just days after rolling out the iOS 26.2 update, Apple has started releasing the iOS 26.3 beta 1 for eligible devices. The update is mainly aimed at developers, giving an ...

After three months of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing iOS 26 to iPhone users today. Going by past years' trends, the update should be available around 1 PM ET, along with the official ...