iOS 26 beta 5 for developers, Apple has recently released the second public beta of its forthcoming operating system update. Although the prior version was fairly stable, Apple keeps refining the experience before the fall launch.
With the iPhone 17 likely to be revealed on September 9, we might be only a month away from the iOS 26 Release Candidate. However, Apple still has significant work ahead to ensure iOS 26 performs at least as well as iOS 18.
As the company prepares for the largest update to its smartphone software since iOS 7, Apple aims to create a positive first impression once iPhone users upgrade to the latest version, which involves fixing as many issues as possible and enhancing a user interface that will feel both new and familiar. With that in mind, here’s what you can anticipate from the second public beta.
