With the release of iOS 26 beta 6, Apple appears to be altering the timeline for new iOS 26 beta versions to a weekly cadence. As this software update is anticipated to debut in a month, we are finally beginning to grasp the full concept of iOS 26 and Liquid Glass.
In the earlier beta, Apple continued refining the user interface to guarantee an optimal experience. For instance, the Mail app incorporated a Select button to simplify the process of selecting multiple messages simultaneously. The Camera app now includes a new toggle named Classic Mode, which reverses the scrolling direction when switching modes, alongside fresh icons for AirDrop and within the Fitness app.
Beyond enhancements to battery longevity and overall stability, the key features of iOS 26 beta 5 included new playful animations for entering a passcode and navigating between Control Center pages, along with a new low-battery alert on the Dynamic Island.
iOS 26 centers around Liquid Glass and the evolution of Apple Intelligence.
As we continue to explore iOS 26 beta 6, it’s important to note that Apple is preparing one of the most ambitious updates in the history of the iPhone. The innovative Liquid Glass design spans the software, bringing a refreshed aesthetic to app icons, Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, and beyond. The latest Apple Intelligence functionalities contribute to a more robust foundation for Apple’s AI ecosystem, featuring ChatGPT-driven Image Playground creations, enhanced Genmoji, on-screen awareness powered by OpenAI’s model, and Live Translation.
With the introduction of a new Visual Intelligence search, it’s now easier to identify an item or gather more details about an event by taking a screenshot and highlighting the section of the image of interest. iOS 26 beta 6 is released in conjunction with the sixth beta iterations of iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. We will keep you informed as we discover more about these updates.
