Apple Releases First iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas

[Rogifan]

So far not having too many legibility issues but Safar tabs on a white background on my iPad Pro are pretty bad. Sometimes they’re dark gray but then switch to a very light gray once you start scrolling. Not sure if that’s a bug. If it’s intended to be this way I’m not sure what to say…

I do miss Split View. Not sure why that can’t exist with this new multitasking system.

 

[DaveMcM76]

Looks like the public beta and new dev beta build fixes the white toolbar icons bug in Mail 🥳

 

[SactoGuy18]

It will be very interesting to see if Apple will offer an option to adjust the level of transparency of Liquid Glass with later beta drops and/or the final release.

 

[SactoGuy18]

So far not having too many legibility issues but Safar tabs on a white background on my iPad Pro are pretty bad. Sometimes they’re dark gray but then switch to a very light gray once you start scrolling. Not sure if that’s a bug. If it’s intended to be this way I’m not sure what to say…

I do miss Split View. Not sure why that can’t exist with this new multitasking system.

If the public beta allows you to file bug reports, do so as soon as possible. Apple may tweak the UI so the Safari tabs are easier to read.

 

[dontwalkhand]

Very

I believe you just have to delete the profile on the final RC release. And if there is a “newer” one, your device should update to do that and you are good to go.

 

[Mac_tech]

If the public beta allows you to file bug reports, do so as soon as possible. Apple may tweak the UI so the Safari tabs are easier to read.

It should, they would use the feedback application to submit feedback or bugs to Apple.

 

[MrTSolar]

I believe you just have to delete the profile on the final RC release. And if there is a “newer” one, your device should update to do that and you are good to go.

Even easier than that. In Software Update, just turn Beta Updates off and it pulls the latest mainline release. This can be turned back on at any time if you want.

 

[bekiil]

Couldn’t resist 😂 Apple TV and watch updated too 😂

 

[beanbaguk]

Initial thoughts. Slow. Very very slow. This is on an iPhone 16 Pro.

The initial restart and welcome didn’t work. I had to shutdown and reboot, before I was able to sign on.

Did I say it’s very very slow? CarPlay widgets are awesome though!!! (but it’s slow)

Interface takes a bit of adjustment. Not sure what I think of it….

ETA....it amuses me with those that disagree. I'm not lying! My phone was barely usable as it was so slow! (It has since improved btw)

 

[zarmanto]

If the public beta allows you to file bug reports, do so as soon as possible. ...

It does: you'll be using the Feedback Assistant app. (I know, I know... that's the "Mac" page, but the info is largely the same as for iOS.)

I'm downloading the beta now, but I won't get a chance to play with it much until after work.

 

[Rob9874]

Couldn’t resist 😂 Apple TV and watch updated too 😂

Any issues with either?

 

[MrTSolar]

Initial thoughts. Slow. Very very slow. This is on an iPhone 16 Pro.

The initial restart and welcome didn’t work. I had to shutdown and reboot, before I was able to sign on.

Did I say it’s very very slow? CarPlay widgets are awesome though!!! (but it’s slow)

Interface takes a bit of adjustment. Not sure what I think of it….

Your phone does a ton of indexing and backgrounding tasks after first launch. It gets better after a few hours.

 

[beanbaguk]

Your phone does a ton of indexing and backgrounding tasks after first launch. It gets better after a few hours.

Just customised my HomeKit widget to control my main gate and garage…this alone is a game changer for me!!!

 

[kevinsays]

Dont forget to update your apps aswell. I had 23 apps updating after install ios26

 

[zarmanto]

Dont forget to update your apps aswell. I had 23 apps updating after install ios26

That's a good reminder, particularly if you've disabled automatic app updates at some point.

 

[Rogifan]

If the public beta allows you to file bug reports, do so as soon as possible. Apple may tweak the UI so the Safari tabs are easier to read.

Now they’re dark(er) gray all the time. 🤷‍♀️ If it happens agin I will file feedback.

 

[MAC MAN JW]

Been waiting for this just installed it on my iPhone 12 Pro Max which is my main phone (I know I'm asking for problems), redesign seams a throwback to the earlier iOS days in some aspects don't mind that, however as noted battery life is Not Good! Still have decent battery health previously I was on iOS 18.6 Beta and had some of the best battery life I ever had out of this phone, however with iOS 26 beta used 10% in 20 minutes just scrolling through menus, reported under the feedback app so hopefully that gets addressed for the final release down the road. Do have occasional lag when swiping through screens but nothing major and very seldom, after reading through this thread seems iOS 26 need to be optimized more for all models of the iPhone as far as battery life goes which is expected in a beta, however everything went smoothly and all apps work as they should so far 👍

 

[dontwalkhand]

I went ahead and updated my iPad and it makes me jealous of not having it on my phone. I gotta wait on the phone, despite the temptation, must resist…must resist….. must resist………

 

[oryan_dunn]

Why I am not seeing the Public Beta on my end yet? I was waiting for it.

Same here, selected the iOS 26 Public beta channel, and no update. Have an iPhone 11 with 18.6 public beta on it currently. If I swap to the dev beta channel, an updates shows up, just not on the public beta channel.

 

[Olde Dave]

Downloading on iPad now. My first beta ever. I've never been brave/curious enough to mess with them before.

 

[IIGS User]

Past beta's were a battery nuke for me. Mostly developer beta's in the past. I'm sure I will download the public beta when it's closer to a RC, but for now I am content to wait it out.

 

[Baywatchboy]

Downloading on iPad now. My first beta ever. I've never been brave/curious enough to mess with them before.

Good luck!

 

[LightProtector]

Doing it on my iPad and not my iPhone. If apps crash on my iPad, it’s meh, but if it does on my phone, while i am say trying to pay for a bus ride, unlock my car, etc, I am screwed.

Exactly my situation. I installed developer beta one, but it was so unbelievably laggy and buggy that I had to revert. However, I’m using the public data now and it is so much better.

 

[mvdw84]

Can someone test the Valley Metro App, Chase app, and the Tesla app and battery drain? I’m tempted but I can’t unless these apps work.

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There's a whole thread on this - Tesla app is definitely fine

 

[Gobeatty]

Wish the keyboard wouldn’t show bleed through like this.