Apple Releases Public Betas of Next-Gen Software Updates with Liquid Glass Interface
Apple has launched public beta versions of the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other operating systems featuring the new Liquid Glass user interface. These updates mark a significant design overhaul, with all systems now labeled as version 26. While most betas are available to the public, the exception is visionOS 26, reserved for developers due to potential risks. Stay tuned for more details as the final versions are expected in the fall.
As promised, Apple has released the first public beta versions for the next-generation versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and most of its other operating systems. The main feature of all the updates this year is Apple’s new Liquid Glass user interface, rolling out to all these operating systems simultaneously. It’s the biggest update to Apple’s software design aesthetic since iOS 7 in 2013.
Instead of iOS 19, macOS 16, and watchOS 12, the new operating systems are labeled as version 26 this year, following a new year-based version numbering system for consistency across Apple's platforms.
The only major update not getting a public beta is visionOS 26. To test the new software on a Vision Pro, you must sign up for developer betas. Apple's decision not to release a public beta usually has valid reasons, such as potential instability, data loss, or device damage.
The Liquid Glass interface is still evolving, with significant tweaks in every developer beta. Early looks include the new multi-windowed multitasking interface in iPadOS 26 and some lesser-known macOS features.
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