Apple's new iOS 26 public beta 4 is here, but is your iPhone compatible? Check this list

Here is a 176-word summary of the news article: Apple has released the public beta 4 of its upcoming iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems, which are set to launch this fall. The new OSes will bring significant upgrades, including a "Liquid Glass" design, phone app redesign, live translation features, and a new polls feature for group messages. However, not all iPhones will be compatible with iOS 26. The iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max from 2018 will not be eligible for the update. Newer iPhone models from 2019 and later, as well as select iPad Pro, Air, and mini models, will be able to download the new software. Users with incompatible devices can continue using their older iPhones, but they will miss out on security updates and new features. iOS 26 is expected to launch in mid-September, alongside the release of the new iPhone 17 lineup. The article provides a comprehensive list of iPhone and iPad models that will be compatible with the upcoming iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates.