US EditioniOS 26 Beta 5 Now Available
GLOBAL, AUG 4 – iOS 26 public beta introduces a major Liquid Glass redesign and AI features but includes bugs like battery drain and app crashes, with Apple warning it’s not ready for daily use.
- Last week, Apple launched the iOS 26 public beta via the Apple Beta Software Program, but users relying on their iPhone should hold off.
- Amid its WWDC keynote on June 9, Apple revealed it would skip to iOS 26 later this year, showcasing the Liquid Glass design to improve cohesiveness.
- Bugs, performance issues and app crashes plague beta testers, and battery drain remains a major problem in the beta, with random reboots occurring unexpectedly when taking screenshots.
- Carrier and eSIM issues could leave users stranded, and VPNs may not work properly for beta users, until iOS 26’s official release.
- Most users should wait for the stable release, as Apple is still refining iOS 26 and further design changes are possible.
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