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Apple releases iOS 26 dev beta 3 ahead of first public beta: What's new

iOS 26 developer beta 3 refines the Liquid Glass interface, adds four new wallpapers, and expands translucent UI elements ahead of the public beta release this month

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Harsh Shivam New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 08 2025 | 10:46 AM IST

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Apple has rolled out the third developer beta of iOS 26 for eligible iPhones, introducing refinements to the Liquid Glass interface and adding new wallpaper options. The release comes just days ahead of the expected rollout of iOS 26’s first public beta, scheduled later this month.

iOS 26 developer beta 3: What is new

User interface:

The latest beta brings additional visual refinements that align more closely with Apple’s Liquid Glass design language. UI elements like the floating menu bar in Apple Music now feature a darker tint, while icons such as the one for the Photos app showcase more solid translucent layers to improve visibility.

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Liquid Glass effects are also appearing in more areas—for example, the passcode screen on Apple Watch (via watchOS 26 beta 3) now includes translucent number buttons.

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New wallpapers:

With the latest beta version, Apple has introduced new stock wallpaper options. There are four new styles:

Shadow
Sky
Halo
Dusk

iOS 26: Key features

iOS 26 brings a major visual overhaul, led by the new Liquid Glass design language. It introduces semi-transparent UI layers, fluid, motion-responsive animations, and glass-like system elements, including buttons, sliders, panels, and widgets. Users also get new personalisation options with a “Clear Look” mode that allows app icons and widgets to blend into the Home Screen for a more immersive aesthetic.

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The update also expands Apple’s AI offerings under Apple Intelligence, with features like:

Live translation across apps (Messages, FaceTime, Phone)
Context-aware suggestions via Visual Intelligence
Enhanced Genmoji and Image Playground with more customisation

Redesigned stock apps include:

Phone: Unified view for Recents, Favourites, and Voicemails; adds Call Screening and Hold Assist
Messages: Adds sender screening, typing indicators in group chats, polls, and Apple Cash transactions
Apple Games App: A new hub for game tracking, Apple Arcade, and discovering titles

Additional updates extend to:

Apple Music: Lyrics translation and AutoMix
Apple Maps: Encrypted location history
Apple Wallet: Real-time travel updates
AirPods: Voice isolation, studio-grade recording, and remote camera control
CarPlay: Pinned chats, widget support, and a compact call interface
Accessibility: Expanded reader, Braille support, and enhancements to Live Listen and Personal Voice

iOS 26: Eligible models

iOS 26 supports iPhone 11 and newer. However, Apple Intelligence features require iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or newer. Here’s a list of compatible iPhone models: