CUPERTINO, July 23 — Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 introduces its boldest visual redesign in years with the new “Liquid Glass” design language, creating a fluid, glossy aesthetic that unifies iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more. The fourth beta, released today, enhances this look with increased translucency in menu bars and lock screen interactions, creating a more immersive and intuitive user experience.
This redesign strengthens visual cohesion across Apple’s ecosystem, and sets the stage for next-gen hardware like Apple Glasses. iOS 26 beta 4 also revives Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries for News and Entertainment apps, following prior issues with inaccurate headlines.
Other updates include a redesigned Camera app icon and behavior, new CarPlay wallpapers, passcode interface tweaks, and improved weather predictions based on significant locations. The update also refines features like call screening, audio controls, and website-based password support—indicating Apple’s continued push for personalization, security, and system-wide synergy as it heads toward the full release later this year.
