Is the iOS 26 public beta safe to install? The public beta follows four developer betas meant for app creators (although others tend to install betas out of curiosity). Adding the word public doesn’t ...

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing ...

Following the release of iOS 26 beta 5 for developers, Apple has just seeded the second public beta of its upcoming operating system update. While the previous version was already relatively stable, ...

iOS 26.5 is now available, introducing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta for iPhone users, enhancing cross-platform ...

As we quickly approach the official launch of iOS 26, Apple has started rolling out the seventh beta. With iOS 26 beta 7, we expect the company to continue improving the general stability and ...

OS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be ...

The final version of iOS 26 will drop next month. But you can try an early version of the software on an iPhone right now. As Managing Editor, I lead CNET's mobile team, covering news and reviews on ...

Apple’s iOS 26 Beta 4 brings a host of updates designed to enhance the overall user experience, focusing on improved design, usability, and functionality. With its substantial size and a new build ...

Apple has released the iOS 26.5 beta 1 update with new emojis, keyboard improvements, and hints of upcoming features. The ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Apple has officially released the first beta of iOS 26.1, following the recent launch of iOS 26. This update, while substantial in size, focuses on refining the user experience through bug fixes and ...