Apple is really taking its time with iOS 26 public beta
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Discover why Apple delayed the iOS 26 public beta, the expected release date, and what this means for developers and testers.
Apple’s next phone operating system arriving this fall, iOS 26, includes a transparent aesthetic mimicking the look of glass and making apps and buttons blend in with content on the screen. Google is doing the opposite with its newly released operating system, Android 16, which emphasizes brighter, punchier colors.
The built-in Music app doesn't get lost in the shuffle in Apple's iOS 26 update. Indeed, amid the Liquid Glass overhaul to the iPhone's interface — including the look of the Music app — a trio of new features will appear aimed at getting more out of your favorite tunes.
Discover how iOS 26 and Android 16 redefine mobile OS design, customization, and functionality. Which platform suits your needs best?
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After a month of beta testing, Apple is expected to release iOS 26 public beta on Monday. Here's how to download it.
OS 26 includes three small but meaningful changes for screenshots. The upcoming software update adds a new Screen Capture menu to the
1. On the iPhone's lock screen, touch and hold anywhere on the display until you see the Customize button. You'll need to unlock the phone using Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. If it opens the home screen, swipe down from the center-top of the screen (not the right edge, which brings up Control Center.
The full iOS 26 roll out is getting closer, and these 3 new iPhone screenshot functions are the first ones I'll be testing.