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We’re getting nearer. The Apple iPhone 17 occasion<\/a> is on Tuesday, September 9, which is lower than per week away. (Here is how one can watch the iPhone 17 launch<\/a> on YouTube.) We’ll lastly get to see the brand new iPhone 17 lineup<\/a>, and \u2014 assuming Apple sticks to custom \u2014 we should always be capable to set up iOS 26<\/a> round per week or so after the occasion. (Apple can also be anticipated to launch iOS 18.7 on the identical time, per MacRumors<\/em><\/a>, to handle safety points.) However you do not have to attend to check out the brand new options as a result of you’ll be able to obtain and set up<\/a> the newly launched public beta 6 (or iOS 26 developer beta 9<\/a> for builders). You’ll be able to see a extra full view of the brand new options in our preview of the iOS 26 public beta launch<\/a>, which reveals off the recent dwelling and lock display redesign. Known as Liquid Glass<\/a>, the translucent look will prolong throughout all of Apple’s upcoming working techniques. The overhaul is one in every of a number of huge modifications coming to iOS, macOS<\/a>, iPadOS<\/a> and the remainder of Apple’s software program suite, all of which have been showcased throughout the firm’s WWDC keynote<\/a> on June 9.<\/p>\n After overpromising on AI plans final 12 months, Apple stored its iOS roadmap centered extra on primary high quality of life enhancements this 12 months. There are a number of helpful additions coming to the Telephone and Messages apps in your iPhone, as an example: Apple execs outlined the power to weed out spam texts or different unknown senders and an possibility to carry your spot on a cellphone name while you’ve been ready for a consultant to choose up. Plus, a treasured function that we took without any consideration is coming again (trace: it is within the Images app).<\/p>\n With every beta, it looks as if further new enhancements are popping up, like this new AirPods gesture<\/a> we’re all inquisitive about, and a brand new bouncy animation on the passcode display and within the Management Heart. A few of these modifications have already migrated into the separate public beta (see beneath). Most newer iPhone fashions are eligible to obtain iOS 26 <\/a>(each the betas and closing model). Wish to see the total listing of recent options coming this fall? Learn on.<\/p>\n