The iOS 26 public beta is now available, offering early access to the highly anticipated Liquid Glass design and other new features. This translucent look will be implemented across Apple's ecosystem, including macOS and iPadOS. The features were initially showcased at WWDC on June 9th. This release prioritizes delivering on promised enhancements, focusing on core functionality and design improvements, following previous AI-related overpromises. Users can download the beta to experience the redesigned home and lock screens and other improvements firsthand. A guided preview is also available.