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Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) a month ago, during which it previewed the latest operating system upgrades across all of its devices, including iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, TVOS, WatchOS, and more. These updates give Apple users, regardless of whether they have the latest hardware, the opportunity to have a device refresh -- and this year, perhaps more than ever.
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During the event, Apple launched Liquid Glass, a new look for all of its devices that embodies a glass-inspired aesthetic and is the biggest redesign in 13 years. It also introduced a handful of exciting features, from the viral AutoMix feature for Apple Music to the Apple Shortcuts AI makeover.
Even though the official launch of Apple's latest operating systems won't happen until the fall with the introduction of the latest iPhone lineup, here's what you need to know about the public betas, which will be released soon and give you a preview of all of the latest features.
When will iOS 26 public beta be released?
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Apple has yet to confirm or publicly announce an official public beta release date. The official page says "coming soon." But following prior year patterns and reports, it looks like it will happen sometime in mid-July, so any day now. The final, most stable version will be released in the fall with the launch of its latest devices.
How do I participate in the Apple Beta Software Program?
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