# iOS 26 Developer Beta 5 Has Been Released
Apple has unveiled the fifth developer beta iteration of iOS 26, with a formal release anticipated next month. The newest build, marked as 23A5308g, comes right on the heels of the initial public beta version launched just a week ago.
Apple characterizes iOS 26 as offering a breathtaking new interface, robust Apple Intelligence functionalities, and innovative methods to maintain connectivity through the Phone and Messages apps. Moreover, it encompasses thrilling enhancements to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet.
## Major Updates in iOS 26 Beta Variants
### Enhancements in Beta 2
In iOS 26 beta 2, users benefited from design modifications that featured improved legibility for the Control Center, enhanced menu structuring in Safari, and bolstered accessibility options with borders added to High Contrast Mode.
### Updates in Beta 3
The third beta version brought opacity to certain transparent tab bars and introduced new wallpaper shades, elevating the overall visual appeal of the interface.
### Revisions in Beta 4
Beta 4 reverted the opacity modifications, ensuring full transparency in the Notification Center until it is completely accessed. Furthermore, this version reinstated notification summaries for news and entertainment applications, a feature that had been suspended due to worries about possible misinterpretations of headlines.
## Compatibility and Specifications
iOS 26 is compatible with iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later models, including the iPhone 11 and successors. The latest version to support older devices such as iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max is iOS 18. Users must upgrade their devices to take advantage of the latest features and design elements. Notably, functionalities that utilize Apple Intelligence necessitate an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any model from the iPhone 16 lineup.
Keep an eye on 9to5Mac for continuous updates and a detailed list of modifications in iOS 26 beta.
