Apple just dropped the first beta of iOS 26. You can download it now if you’re a developer.
It’s also available for iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV.
Take a look at the new features:
- New notification system
- Improved performance
- Enhanced security
Thinking of trying it out?
Use a spare device, just in case.
The first beta can be a bit buggy.
Here’s how to get it:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates.
Choose iOS 26 Developer Beta.
Then, start the download.
Don’t see the option?
Sign up as a free developer on developer.apple.com.
Then, follow the same steps.
Compatible iPhones:
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
Compatible iPads:
- iPad Pro (M4)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches (3rd generation and later)
- iPad Pro 11 inches (1st generation and later)
- iPad Air (M3)
- iPad Air (M2)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
- iPad (A16)
- iPad (8th generation and later)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad mini (5th generation and later)