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Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 4 with Enhanced Design and Intelligent Features
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Apple has rolled out iOS 26 Beta 4 to developers, introducing refinements to its Liquid Glass design, enhanced Apple Intelligence features, and updates to core apps. Released two weeks after Beta 3, this update signals Apple’s continued efforts to polish the operating system ahead of its public beta launch, expected on or around July 23, 2025, and a full release in September alongside new iPhone models.
The fourth developer beta, build number 23A5297i, focuses on improving the user experience with tweaks to the controversial Liquid Glass interface, a neumorphic design overhaul introduced at WWDC 2025. This design, characterized by translucent, glass-like elements, has been a focal point of debate among testers. Beta 3 had scaled back transparency in apps like Apple Music and the App Store for better legibility, but Beta 4 reintroduces a more pronounced Liquid Glass effect in toolbars and navigation bars, with a dynamic tint added to the Notification Center for improved readability as users scroll.
Liquid Glass Design Refinements
Enhanced neumorphic design with more pronounced translucent effects in toolbars and navigation bars.
Dynamic tint added to Notification Center for improved readability during scrolling.
Camera App Updates
The Camera app receives a refreshed icon with less inset black bezel, emphasizing the sensor.
A new “Welcome” splash screen for Camera.
The "Switch Slider" of Camera will move with the function bar. In the previous version, only the function bar would move, but the slider would not.
Apple Intelligence Enhancements
Re-enabled notification summaries for News and Entertainment apps with improvements.
Summaries now italicized and labeled with “Summarized by Apple Intelligence” notice.
Option to enable or disable summaries per app category.
Warning added to verify summarized information due to potential changes in meaning.
Phone App Improvements
New settings for enhanced call screening. Provides more options, can be turned off, or allow unknown callers to explain their intentions, or choose to mute incoming calls and automatically transfer them to voicemail.
Wallpapers
iOS26 native wallpaper, adding dynamic styles that change over time.
Added CarPlay wallpapers matching iOS26.
The update supports iPhone 11 and newer models, with Apple Intelligence features exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series. Apple advises users to back up devices before installing due to potential beta software issues.
