Public betas of iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, and other OSes now available
Briefly

Apple has released public beta versions of its operating systems featuring a new Liquid Glass user interface, marking the most significant update since iOS 7 in 2013. All new operating systems are labeled as version 26, adopting a new year-based version numbering system for consistency across platforms. VisionOS 26 lacks a public beta; interested users must join developer betas, which may involve risks such as instability or data loss. The Liquid Glass interface is still evolving, with notable updates expected before the final launches in the fall, particularly within iPadOS multitasking.
Apple has introduced new beta versions for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other operating systems, featuring a Liquid Glass user interface for the first time in nearly a decade.
All new operating systems are now designated as version 26, aligning with a new year-based versioning system to better unify all Apple platforms.
visionOS 26 does not have a public beta, and participation in developer betas carries risks including instability and potential data loss.
The Liquid Glass interface is iterative, with significant changes expected before the final versions launch in the fall, especially noted in iPadOS's multitasking features.
Read at Ars Technica
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