Apple has officially rolled out the iOS 26 public beta, and if you’ve been itching to try the latest features, now’s your chance! The update is available for a wide range of iPhones, starting from the iPhone 11 all the way up to the shiny new iPhone 16 series. That includes every model in between: 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, and 11, including the minis and Pro Max versions. So if you're using any of these, you're good to go! This beta version lets you test new designs, smoother performance, and smarter system tools before the official release.
But here’s the twist: Apple Intelligence, the AI-powered brain of iOS 26, won’t be available to everyone. Only users with the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and any of the iPhone 16 models will get access to those cutting-edge AI features. That means smarter Siri, AI writing tools, and next-level personalization are staying exclusive—for now. If you’ve got an eligible phone, it’s time to update and explore the future of iOS!
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