Note that iOS 26 is still in beta, so these features could be buggy or not work properly. We recommend downloading a beta only on something other than your primary device. Because this isn't the final version of iOS 26, the update might be buggy and battery life may be short so it's best to keep those troubles on a secondary device.

Apple's iOS 26 beta includes significant changes that dramatically improve nearly every aspect of the iPhone experience. These are my favorites—and they may soon be yours, too.

OS 26 beta 7 is now available to download, bringing even more new features and fixes to the iPhone software just weeks ahead of the official launch.