Apple typically goes through multiple beta builds before finalizing the system software and releasing it to the general public. Apple has said that iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 will be released this fall. Usually Apple launches the final version of a new iOS release with a new iPhone release, which typically arrives sometime in September, giving a loose timeframe of when to expect both the new upcoming iPhone, as well as the final versions of these system software releases.
Apple has released the latest beta 7 update for ios 26 on all devices. Additionally, the iPadOS 26 and MacOS 26 beta versions were made available to download for users. The latest software update released will fix a lot of bugs and provide developer features.
Considering Apple’s software update cycle history major updates of ios, macOS, iPadOS, and WatchOS are released during September event launches. These updates are made available along with the new iPhones launched during the event in September. Public beta builds like Monday’s release are a chance for early-adopters and those who are curious to try out the new software as Apple makes tweaks and changes leading up to the launch in September
How to Download & Install iOS 26 Beta 7 or iPadOS 26 Beta 7:
Step 1: Firstly, users should back up their data from their iPhone/iPad on the iCloud. Additionally, just to be on the safe side one should backup their data on their desktops.
Step 2: Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 3: Scroll down to the general menu and then choose the “Software Update”
Step 4: After following the above-mentioned steps, select the “Download and Install” option.
Step 5: Lastly the device will automatically download the ios 26 beta 7 update and install it.
Users should note that finishing the update will require a reboot of the device; thus one should keep the device the device plugged in for charging.
The most anticipated change coming through the iOS 26 update is the Liquid Glass Appearance. This feature was announced by Apple a few months back at its event for which many tech geeks and users were waiting.
If you are running beta system software on other Apple devices, don’t miss out on beta 7 (or public beta 4) of macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 as well.
iPhones Compatible with iOS 26:
– iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
– iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
– iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
– iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
– iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
– iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
– iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Generation)
– iPhone 16e
