Apple now has a new beta version of iOS and you can download it for your perusal.
The developer beta for iOS 26.1 is available now, bringing with it a handful of minor changes that definitely don’t equate to the introduction of Liquid Glass or anything like that. Still, it’s a new beta version of iOS, which means a lot of people are interested in it. Here’s what it involves and how to download it.
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How to download iOS 26.1 beta
The latest beta for iOS 26.1 is currently only available to developers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try it. Apple has a free level of its development program which you can sign up to try new beta versions. You can register without abandoning any type of payment on Apple’s website. Once you have done that, go to Apple Developer Website and log in, then register your device in the beta program.
From there, make a backup of the device then follow these steps:
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Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates
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Choose iOS 26 Developer Beta
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Go to the previous screen and select Download and install
After that you should be ready to go. Sit back and wait for it to settle down.
What’s new in iOS 26.1 beta
By 9to5MacThis is a small beta update that mainly brings minor changes to the iOS 26 ecosystem.
For example, the Phone app’s number pad now uses a Liquid Glass design, while the Photos app’s video cleaner has a new background. The Music app can also switch between songs by swiping left or right on the Now Playing bar.
Beyond that, a few languages have been added for Apple Intelligence. Several new languages can now interface with Apple’s AI features, including Chinese, Danish, Norwegian, and Vietnamese. Live translation via AirPods is also supported in five new languages, listed below:
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Chinese (Mandarin, simplified)
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Chinese (Mandarin, traditional)
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Korean
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Japanese
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Italian
Like I said, it’s not a huge update; Apple already fixed this problem a few weeks ago. But there are still things to chew on, so go ahead and get chewing.
