The Morning After: Apple’s iOS 26 beta is ready for the public

Apple has released the public beta version of its operating systems, including iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26, which are all centered around a major design shift to Liquid Glass. The new design features transparent overlapping elements and fluid animations, with a focus on familiarity and guiding users in how to use their hardware. In iOS 26, key updates include a relocated search bar, improved Visual Intelligence for screenshots, and boosted performance across many Apple Intelligence features. The Camera app has been redesigned, Apple Music gains AutoMix, and Messages offers more engaging options, including custom backgrounds and live translation. However, new Siri enhancements are not yet available in the beta version. The update focuses heavily on design and system consistency, but lacks significant new features. The public beta is now available for brave members of the public to test. Apple's focus on design and consistency aims to provide a seamless experience across mobile, PC, and other devices. The new operating systems are part of Apple's effort to provide a unified experience across all its devices.