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Apple has released a revised version of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 developer beta 4 that matches the build sent out for public testing.
Apple released the first public beta of iOS 26 on July 24, more than a month after the company announced the next iOS version at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. That
iOS 26 beta 4 just arrived, and it is likely the last developer beta that Apple will launch ahead of the expected public beta debut this month. That hasn't stopped Apple from making some fairly significant tweaks to the OS though. Liquid Glass, iOS 26's big new design language, has become more "liquid" again, after beta 3 tuned down the effect.
Testing with developer and public beta versions went smoothly for even the oldest supported models. But there are safety measures if upgrading to the beta or release version goes awry.
Looking to download the latest iOS 26 beta 4 via OTA profile update or the IPSW links? Here’s how to install Apple’s latest developer beta on your iPhone.
So far, the new features available with iOS 18.6 beta 4 concern international users. For example, EU users will get a new experience when installing third-party app marketplaces a
Apple finally launched the iOS 26 public beta, and with that comes a slew of new AI features you can try out today -- and their usefulness may surprise you. While the new features may not be as flashy as the promised Siri 2.