Apple iOS 26 beta is available: Everything you need to know about the new iPhone update

Here is a 190-word summary of the key points from the news article: Apple has released the public beta for iOS 26, the next major update for iPhone software expected this fall. The update includes a significant design overhaul called "Liquid Glass," which brings a new translucent, floating interface across the operating system. Other notable features include: Phone app improvements like the ability to scroll through contacts and recent calls; Live Translation for real-time language translation in calls and messages; polls in group chats; filtering of unknown senders in Messages; and the return of the familiar Photos app tabs. The update will be compatible with iPhone models from the iPhone SE (2nd gen) and later. Apple is skipping iOS 19 and aligning the version number with the year, so iOS 26 is coming in 2026. The public beta is now available for download, though Apple cautions users not to install it on their primary devices due to potential risks. The final version of iOS 26 is expected to release alongside new iPhone models this September.