Apple has previously said that the first public beta release will come in July, and we expect that it will be released around the same time that the third developer beta is made available. If that’s the case, we expect that the first public beta and iOS 26 beta 3 to be made available for download on or around Monday, July 7, 2025.

Apple's WWDC event has come and gone, but the buzz around iOS 26 is just getting started. Shortly after the big reveal, Apple rolled out the first developer beta of iOS 26, giving developers and early adopters a chance to try out the next evolution of iPhone software.

On iOS 26, the Control Center blur effect has been refined, making text and icons easier to read. Safari also sees subtle but welcome interface changes, with tweaks that simplify navigation and button access particularly when working with tabs.