Then, you'll see iOS 26 beta 1 appear on your device as an option to install, and you'll be able to download it. The same applies to the Mac, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.

Apple just released the first version of its biggest iPhone update in years. Here's how to install the iOS 26 public beta.

How to Download iOS 26 Developer Betas The option to download and install the iOS 26 Developer Beta is immediately available for users who have previously enrolled on Apple's Beta Software Program.

A quick warning before you download iOS 26 Yes, the iOS 26 developer beta is free, but remember it's meant for developers, not day-to-day use.

iOS 26, featuring a sleek new design and major updates, is expected to enter public beta this week.