Apple today seeded the third public betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for testing. The new public betas comes one week after Apple seeded the second public betas of both upcoming operating system updates. Apple also released an updated version of the sixth iOS 26 developer beta with a new build number.
Public beta testers can download the updates by going to the Settings app, then tapping on “General” -> “Software Update” and choosing the iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 Public Beta options on their iPhone and iPad devices after opting into the beta through Apple’s public beta testing website.
The update brings a new Liquid Glass design, new Apple Intelligence features, and much more.
The betas include new features for several apps, including Messages, Phone, Shortcuts, and Apple Music. iPadOS 26, brings a new multitasking system, supporting multiple app windows, providing a more Mac-like experience.
For more information about iOS 26, click here. For more information about iPadOS 26, click here.
MacTrast and Apple both warn users to not install any betas on their daily driver iPhones and iPads. Instead, only install betas on a device set aside for testing purposes.
