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Apple releases iOS 26 dev beta 3 ahead of first public beta: What's new
iOS 26 developer beta 3: What is new
User interface:
The latest beta brings additional visual refinements that align more closely with Apple's Liquid Glass design language. UI elements like the floating menu bar in Apple Music now feature a darker tint, while icons such as the one for the Photos app showcase more solid translucent layers to improve visibility.
Liquid Glass effects are also appearing in more areas—for example, the passcode screen on Apple Watch (via watchOS 26 beta 3) now includes translucent number buttons.
New wallpapers:
With the latest beta version, Apple has introduced new stock wallpaper options. There are four new styles:
Shadow
Sky
Halo
Dusk
iOS 26: Key features
iOS 26 brings a major visual overhaul, led by the new Liquid Glass design language. It introduces semi-transparent UI layers, fluid, motion-responsive animations, and glass-like system elements, including buttons, sliders, panels, and widgets. Users also get new personalisation options with a 'Clear Look' mode that allows app icons and widgets to blend into the Home Screen for a more immersive aesthetic.
The update also expands Apple's AI offerings under Apple Intelligence, with features like:
Live translation across apps (Messages, FaceTime, Phone)
Context-aware suggestions via Visual Intelligence
Enhanced Genmoji and Image Playground with more customisation
Redesigned stock apps include:
Phone: Unified view for Recents, Favourites, and Voicemails; adds Call Screening and Hold Assist
Messages: Adds sender screening, typing indicators in group chats, polls, and Apple Cash transactions
Apple Games App: A new hub for game tracking, Apple Arcade, and discovering titles
Additional updates extend to:
Apple Music: Lyrics translation and AutoMix
Apple Maps: Encrypted location history
Apple Wallet: Real-time travel updates
AirPods: Voice isolation, studio-grade recording, and remote camera control
CarPlay: Pinned chats, widget support, and a compact call interface
Accessibility: Expanded reader, Braille support, and enhancements to Live Listen and Personal Voice
iOS 26: Eligible models
iOS 26 supports iPhone 11 and newer. However, Apple Intelligence features require iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or newer. Here's a list of compatible iPhone models:
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16
iPhone 16e
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
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