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Apple releases iOS 26 beta 7 for iPhone

Apple has released the seventh developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about one month. iOS 26 developer beta 7 has arrived Apple describes the upcoming iPhone software update by saying that iOS 26 “delivers a stunning new design, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, new ways to stay connected in the Phone and Messages apps, and exciting updates to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet.” In iOS 26 beta 2, we saw d

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 7 now available to developers

As Apple enters the final stretch of the post-WWDC beta season, it has moved now to the wekly schedule of developer releases. The seventh batch of betas is now rolling out. Here’s what to expect. Last week, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 6 brough mostly under-the-hood improvements, building on top of the previous versions which, among other things, introduced a new Macintosh HD icon, new screensavers, and improvements to tab visibility in apps like Safari and Terminal. The build number for macO

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tvOS 26 beta 7 available now for Apple TV 4K

tvOS 26 beta 7 is rolling out now for developers, the latest Apple TV 4K beta release. Here’s what to expect. Latest tvOS 26 beta is one of the last before public release Apple has just released tvOS 26 beta 7 for developers. The new update is expected to focus on performance and stability improvements, with noteworthy feature changes unlikely. Beta software ultimately has the goal of helping create a solid upgrade experience for the wide public launch. And that launch is coming up fast. Ap

watchOS 26 beta 7 now available for Apple Watch

Apple Watch users running the developer beta, there’s a new beta 7 version of watchOS 26 rolling out now. watchOS 26 is nearly ready for public launch watchOS 26 beta 7 is now available, bringing the latest updates and changes to users. Some of the noteworthy new features in watchOS 26 include: Today’s update is expected to be one of the last remaining betas before watchOS 26 launches. We’re currently about a month away from Apple’s expected software launches, including iOS 26, watchOS 26,

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Apple releases visionOS 26 developer beta 7

Alongside the new macOS 26 developer beta 7, Apple is also rolling out the seventh developer beta of visionOS 26, and the rest of its operating systems. The build number for today’s visionOS 26 beta 7 release is 23M5328a. If you want to enroll in the developer beta program for Apple Vision Pro, here’s what you’ve got to do: Open the Settings app Choose “General” Choose “Software Update” Select “Beta Updates” Select “visionOS Developer Beta” What’s new? As announced on WWDC25, visionOS 26 br

New iOS 26 and watchOS 26 betas include redesigned Blood Oxygen feature in the US

Apple is out with iOS 26 beta 7 and watchOS 26 beta 7 today for developers. Most notably, the updates include the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature that Apple announced last week for Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 users in the United States. Apple launched the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature as part of iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 last week, 18 months after it began selling the Apple Watch without the Blood Oxygen feature in America due to a patent dispute with health technology co

Ready to try Apple's iOS 26? Here are all the compatible iPhones that can run public beta 2 today

Soon after the Apple iPhone event takes place, we'll finally have access to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 — both of which are bringing huge upgrades to your iPhone and iPad's operating systems. One you might be thrilled to play around with is the visual update: Liquid Glass. (It's like the better-executed version of Windows Vista.) We spent two weeks test-driving it — you can check out our detailed hands-on iOS 26 preview, or you can try it out yourself by downloading and installing the public beta 2. Th

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iOS 26: Four new Safari features you may have missed

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iOS 26 public beta 2 is now available to download: Everything to know about Apple's iPhone updates

At the iPhone event expected next month (here's what to expect), Apple will finally announce when we can download iOS 26 on our iPhones. Until then, you can download and install the newly released public beta 2 (or iOS 26 developer beta 6 for developers). I've been playing around with it for the past couple of weeks, and have found that taking screenshots is way better in the new operating system — Google and ChatGPT search options are now in the screenshots editor, for instance. You can see a m

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Reminders in iOS 26 has a powerful new tool for organizing tasks

Apple’s Reminders app is one of many system apps getting new features in iOS 26. Among the handful of improvements coming to Reminders, there’s a powerful new tool for organizing your tasks. iOS 26’s Reminders app can now sort your tasks into sections automatically When it comes to task management, apps can sometimes get a little carried away with the number of features and settings they offer. Having a feature-rich app is great, but task managers can err in requiring too much time to organiz

The Galaxy S26 Pro might kill the best Samsung phone for most people

Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority We’ve heard that Apple is planning to shake up its iPhone lineup this year by dropping the Plus model in favor of a thinner iPhone Air — going from the least-hyped iPhone to what’s sure to be an attention grabber. Samsung, too, introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge to show off a slimmer design on the Android side. But the rest of the S25 lineup? Boring with a capital B. There weren’t enough changes to justify it as a worthwhile early upgrade over the Galaxy S24 ser

Thank You Apple for Fixing the Camera Navigation in the Latest iOS 26 Beta

Apple released the third public beta of iOS 26 on Aug. 14. It brought new features, including Liquid Glass design and call screening, to developers' and beta testers' iPhones. Thankfully, it also reverted the way you switch between photo modes in your Camera app. With Apple's redesign of the Camera app in the iOS 26 beta, the company had initially inverted the way you navigate between camera modes. So, after years of swiping in one direction to get to a photo mode, imagine my surprise when I sw

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 3 now available

Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 6, Apple has released the third iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 3 For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look for the over-the-air updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 3. The third public beta release follows the sixth developer beta release of the pre-release software. Apple is expected to release the final versions of the iOS 26.0 a

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macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 3 now available, here’s how to install it

As it usually does towards the final stretch of the beta season, Apple is moving to the weekly schedule of beta releases. Following Monday’s release of a new developer beta batch, the third round of public betas is rolling out now, including macOS 26 Tahoe beta 3. Here’s how to install it. First things first: should you install the beta? You probably know the drill: Betas can be unpredictably buggy. Even if something works on one release, it is not guaranteed to work on the next. Of course, y

Apple releases new iOS 26 beta 6 build for developers

Apple has released a new, revised build of iOS 26 beta 6 for developers. Here’s what you should know. iOS 26 beta 6 re-released with new developer build Earlier this week, Apple shipped iOS 26 beta 6 for developers. Curiously, that Monday release was never followed by a public beta—until today. Alongside today’s iOS 26 public beta 3 release, Apple has also shipped an updated beta for developers. That new beta carries the same ‘beta 6’ designation as Monday’s release. The prior beta 6 releas

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Apple releases public beta 3 for watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and more

Apple has just released public beta 3 for watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and HomePod 26. Here are the details. Earlier this week Apple shipped developer beta 6 for its forthcoming major software updates like iOS 26, watchOS 26, and more. Today, those new updates have been released to public testers as public beta 3. For the most part, this latest wave of betas prioritizes bug fixes and stability. watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and HomePod 26 so far have revealed no noticeable feature updates in the new betas.

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Faster animations on iOS 26 makes even older iPhones feel like new

The design revamp brought about with iOS 26 brings all sorts of new animations along with the Liquid Glass visual treatments. With beta 6, Apple overhauled Springboard’s app launch animations for the first time in years. Apps now launch to full-screen much faster than before, accompanied a minor warp effect that is reminiscent of how Mac windows minimise to the dock. The faster animation speed makes a big difference. It really feels like iOS 26 made your iPhone faster, even several-year old mod

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Ready for Apple's iOS 26? These are all the compatible iPhones that can run public beta 2 right now

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are coming this fall, bringing huge upgrades to your iPhone and iPad's operating systems. A pretty cool option available on both is the visual update, called Liquid Glass — it's like the better-executed version of Windows Vista. We spent two weeks test-driving it — you can check out our detailed hands-on iOS 26 preview, or you can try it out yourself by downloading and installing the public beta 2. That software is a more stable iteration of the separate developer version, w

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iOS 26 public beta 2 adds new Apple features: Everything to know about the Apple iPhone updates

Next month, we'll finally get the option to download iOS 26 on our iPhones (screenshots are way better in the latest operating system!). Until then, you can download and install the newly released public beta 2 (or iOS 26 developer beta 6 for developers). During Apple's recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said its collection of upcoming beta operating systems (including iOS) are "by far the most popular developer betas we’ve had," 9to5Mac reports. You can also take a look at our preview of the iO

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Here’s everything new for Apple’s Photos app in iOS 26

Apple’s Photos app received a major overhaul last year, and iOS 26 brings a handful of new changes. Here’s everything new coming to the Photos app in iOS 26. New Liquid Glass design One of the biggest changes impacting all Apple apps this year is iOS 26’s new ‘Liquid Glass’ design. In the Photos app specifically, you’ll see Liquid Glass UI elements everywhere from the buttons and navigation tabs to popup menus and more. Since your photos and videos remain the visual focus of the app, Photos’

7 things the Galaxy S26 Pro needs to be my next Android phone

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung’s phone lineup hasn’t changed much since 2020, when the Galaxy S20 series set the precedent of a base, Plus, and Ultra model every year. There have been some additions, such as the more budget-friendly FE variants or this year’s thinner Galaxy S25 Edge, but by and large, the formula has been the same for the last five years. That could change in 2026, as Samsung may pivot to a Galaxy S26 Pro, Edge, and Ultra. If that is the case, the phone I’d be most in

Ready for Apple's iOS 26? Here are all the compatible iPhones that can run the beta today

Your iPhone and iPad's operating systems are getting big upgrades this fall with the release of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. My favorite coming to both is the visual update, called Liquid Glass — it's like the better-executed version of Windows Vista. We spent two weeks test-driving it — you can check out our detailed hands-on iOS 26 preview, or you can try it out yourself by downloading and installing the public beta. That software is a more stable iteration of the separate developer version, which re

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta: Everything you need to know about the new Apple updates

In just over a month, we'll finally get to download the official iOS 26 on our iPhones. Available now is the iOS 26 developer beta 6 (for developers only), and the public beta which you can download and install now. CEO Tim Cook recently said it's (along with the other current beta operating systems) "by far the most popular developer betas we’ve had," 9to5Mac reports. You can also take a look at our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release, which shows off the fresh home and lock screen redesi

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You’re Gonna Have to Wait Even Longer for ‘Shrek 5’

Time to get out that giant green eraser again: Shrek 5, which already shifted its release date from July 2026 to December 2026, has made another big move. The long-awaited return to the swamp for the ogre—first voiced by Mike Myers back in 2001, with the most recent series entry arriving in 2010—will now happen June 30, 2027. Variety notes that no reason was given for the DreamWorks and Universal production’s date change, but big movies needing more time, either for production reasons or to sei

CarPlay in iOS 26: Here’s everything new coming next month

Over the last several years, CarPlay’s new features have been rare and few. But between CarPlay Ultra’s launch and everything new coming in iOS 26 for standard CarPlay, things have quickly changed. Here’s what’s coming next month in iOS 26, CarPlay’s biggest update in years. New ‘Liquid Glass’ design and wallpapers As part of Apple’s cross-platform design revamp this year, the new Liquid Glass look of iOS 26 extends to the car too. This means app icons and various UI elements have all receive

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iOS 26 beta 6 adds new ringtones, snappy app launches, and more

Apple on Tuesday released its sixth developer beta of its mobile operating system, iOS 26, along with updates for iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, and others. As the new software gets closer to its September public launch date, the changes and tweaks aren’t as significant, but there are still some surprises to be found. In beta 6, that includes a new selection of ringtones, a final decision on the Camera swiping direction controversy, a new onboarding experience, and other updates. The additio

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No notch? macOS 26 onboarding video sparks MacBook speculation

Apple includes a new onboarding experience for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. An eagle-eyed X user pointed out something interesting about the macOS Tahoe video. This is the onboarding video that will play after upgrading to macOS 26: macOS Tahoe onboarding video in beta 6 pic.twitter.com/YSn0YFPtUo — Zac Hall (@apollozac) August 11, 2025 Notice anything odd? Noah did. Am I the only one noticing no notch on the MacBook? — Noah (@snoah_05) August 11, 2025 It’s true. There’s no notch on the

Liquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s new

iOS 26 beta 6 arrived today with new ringtones, faster launching apps, important Camera reversal, and more. Apple has also made some additional updates to Liquid Glass, here’s what’s new in iOS 26 beta 6. Latest Liquid Glass refinements impact Lock Screen, tab bars, more Apple continues refining the look of its Liquid Glass design in iOS 26. Major changes seem to be behind us with the public launch fast approaching. But there are some noticeable enhancements in the latest iOS 26 beta nonethel

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Handsoaps Recalled Over Bacteria That Can Cause Sepsis

Four brands of soap and skin products are being recalled by their manufacturer after they were discovered to potentially be contaminated with bacteria that can cause infections, and even lead to sepsis in immunosuppressed people, according to announcements from the FDA and DermaRite Industries. The products, DermaKleen, KleenFoam, DermaSarra, and PeriGiene, have been recalled nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico over the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia (spelled as cepecia in the FDA press relea

iOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here

iOS 26 looks set to greatly expand the ringtone options for the iPhone. A previous beta included one remixed version of the default Reflection sound, but now iOS 26 beta 6 has added another five more Reflection alternatives, plus a brand new Little Bird ringtone. iOS 26 now offers six alternate versions of default ringtone, plus new Little Bird option In earlier beta versions of iOS 26, Apple included a single new ringtone for users. It was labeled ‘Alt 1’ under the default Reflection ringtone