The iOS 26 public beta will become available in July via the Apple Beta Software Program. If you're not already a member, you'll need to sign up to try out all the latest features. Just visit beta.apple.com and sign up with your phone number or email address. It's free.

With Apple renaming its software suites to reflect release year rather than generation, it only makes sense that the iPhone follows suit.

I don't usually wait until the general release because I'm always excited about trying out all the new iOS features and settings first. If you'd like to do the same, here's your guide to installing iOS 26 today.