Apple organized its Worldwide Developers Conference a month ago, during which it previewed the latest operating system upgrade in all its equipment, including iOS, iPados, MACOS, TVOS, Watchos, and more. These updates give apple to users, even if they have the latest hardware, the opportunity to refresh the device – and this year, perhaps more than ever.
During the event, Apple launched the liquid glass, a new form for all its devices that symbolize a glass-inspired aesthetics and the greatest new form in 13 years. It also introduced a handful of exciting features from viral automics feature to Apple Shortcut AI Makeover for Apple Music.
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Although the official launch of Apple’s latest operating system will not be declined with the introduction of the latest iPhone lineup, what you should know about public sons, who were just released and give you preview all the latest features.
IOS 26 Public Beta was released on Thursday, 24 July. You can now download public bets in the Apple Ecosystem.
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To enroll, you just have to do so Apple beta software program site And click on the blue sign-up button. Apple beta software program is independent and is open to anyone with Apple account that accepts the Apple Beta Software Program Agreement.
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Once you enroll and public beta becomes available, you will go to Settings> General> Software Update> Beta update and click on iOS 26 Public Beta. It is worth exposing that sons are called bets for a reason – they are not the final product and can come with the bug that can slow down your device by slowing down the performance of your device and dry the battery. Apple recommends downloading beta on a device that is not your primary device and backup all your information before installing it.
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The entire Apple Apple of Public Betus equipment is available in the ecosystem, including iOS 26, iPados 26, Macos Tahoe 26, TVOS 26, Homepod Software 26, Watches 26, Homepod Software 26, and AirPods firmware.
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Eligible tools for beta include:
- iOS 26: iPhone 16E, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (later)
- iPados 26: iPad Pro (M4), iPad Pro 12.9, Inch (3G generations and later), iPad Pro 11, Inch (first generation and later), iPad Air (M3), iPad Air (M2), iPad Air (M2), iPad Air (3rd generations and later), iPad (A16), iPad (after and after).
- Mcos Taho 26: MacBook Air, Apple Silicon (2020 and later) with Apple Silicon (2020 and later), MacBook Pro (16, Inch, 2019), MacBook Pro (13‑ inch, 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports), IMAC (later), Mac Studio (2020 and later), Mac Studio (2020 and later), Mac Studio (Mc Studio and after), Mc Studios (2020 and after),
- Watches 26: Apple Watch Se (2nd Generes), Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Altra 2 2
- Airpods Firmware: Airpods Pro 2, AirPods 4 (With and without ANC)
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Apple announced new features in each device in its ecosystem, and you can read more about all announcements in ZDNET’s event roundup.
However, here is the observation of the biggest announcements:
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iOS 26
The new liquid glass design is one of the largest upgrade to come in all devices with iOS 26 refresh. This is actually an exciting upgrade because it will make your phone feel and look completely new. This is a new beauty, which looks different from your home screen to apps. It also mimics real life physics, it reacts how you tap, swipe, and even catch your phone.
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A new automix feature is also available. It is an on-command, AI-operated DJ that matches songs as well as a professional as well as the key and tempo of music. A less fun, but extremely necessary upgrade is a cleaner camera app redigine, which removes the chaos and confusion of the current with the addition of the library and the collection tab.
Phone calls and text messaging are also getting an upgrade, including a new screen-giving feature, which can detect spam for you; Catch aid, which can tell you when you are closed and an agent is really ready to help you; And facetime and text-messages AI-Powered Live Translation, to do some names.
iPad OS 26
The iPados will also feature the above liquid glass, live translations in messages, facetime and call, automics and call screening. The biggest win for iPad users is the new winding system, which allows users to shape web pages and apps how you will be on laptops. This is very large for electricity users because you can now work with several windows and tabs at once, making it very easy to multitak.
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Mcos Taho 26
Apart from the above facilities, which are coming in both iOS 26 and iPad OS 26, Macos are also getting live activities from iPhone on Mac. This will allow users to sync the activities directly with their iphones, providing access to calls and contacts recently, making the handoff more comfortable between the equipment.
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Watches 26
The new workout was one of the standouts of the big feature Wachus. It is an AI-powered feature that uses your actual fitness data history, which is collected over time, when you provide real-time insights while working outside. For example, as you are running, it can give you the words of encouragement or insight how you are performing compared to the previous time.
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Airpods firmware
The iOS 26 apple’s advanced H2 brings two features to the airpods with audio chip. With updates, your AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4 can control your device’s camera shutter through the camera app for a compatible third-party camera app. Additionally, iOS 26 Airpods will improve the audio quality of Pro 2 and AirPods 4, introduce studio-quality audio for voice recording.
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Airpods updates are converted into iOS updates on your iPhone. Once you update your phone, any new airpods should be available within it, provided that your iPhone is compatible with the latest iOS version and your airpods are compatible with those features.
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