Ready to try Apple's iOS 26? Here are all the compatible iPhones that can run public beta 2 today

Here is a 187-word summary of the news article: Apple is preparing to release iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, which will bring significant upgrades to iPhones and iPads. The public beta 2 version is now available to test, offering new features like the "Liquid Glass" visual update. While last year's iOS update was compatible with all iPhones from the iPhone 8 onwards, this year's iOS 26 will drop support for the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max from 2018. All iPhones from the iPhone 11 and later will be able to run the new OS. Upcoming iPadOS 26 will be compatible with iPad Pro models from the 3rd generation onwards, as well as the latest iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini devices. Some key new features in iOS 26 include a redesigned Phone app, real-time language translation, and a polls feature for group chats. Apple is also reportedly working on a stripped-down AI assistant to compete with ChatGPT. Users with older, unsupported iPhones can continue using them, but will miss out on security updates and new features. iOS 26 is expected to release in mid-September alongside the new iPhone 17 models.