iOS 26 Is Here — How to Download the Developer Beta
- On June 9, 2025, immediately after the WWDC keynote, Apple made the first developer beta of iOS 26 available to those enrolled in its beta program.
- This release follows Apple's usual annual update cycle intending to provide developers time to adapt their apps and explore new features before the fall public launch.
- IOS 26 beta 1 introduces an all-new design, a unified Phone app layout, message screening for unknown senders, and new Apple Music features like Lyric Translation and AutoMix.
- Apple warns that the beta is unfinished software suitable only for developers on supported devices, excluding iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, and advises against installing on mission-critical devices.
- The iOS 26 full version will release this fall, likely alongside the iPhone 17 debut, with the public beta expected in July to reduce risks for general users.
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iOS 26 beta 1 now available to developers ahead of fall release
Following the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple has just made iOS 26 beta 1 available to developers. The company is also releasing the first beta of iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 to developers. With iOS 26 beta 1, users can expect an all-new design. Apple says it “makes apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful, while keeping iOS instantly familiar.” For example, the Phone app offers a unified layout that …
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