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IOS 26 PUBLIC BETA NOW AVAILABLE WITH NEW DESIGN AND MORE

9to5mac.com17 min read

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

iOS 26 marks a major shift in Apple's software naming strategy, aligning version numbers across platforms with the calendar year, and introduces a sweeping visual overhaul called Liquid Glass, which features dynamic, glass-like UI elements and fluid animations. Alongside this redesign, iOS 26 revamps the Phone app with a unified layout, Call Screening to filter unknown calls, and Hold Assist to detect when someone returns to the line—enhancing both aesthetics and usability.