Apple has started a brand new generation of developer betas, with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 expected to include a Siri update.

OS 26.4 enables Stolen Device Protection by default, adding biometric verification and security delays to critical iPhone settings, alongside encrypted RCS and Podcasts video support.

Macworld After Apple released iOS 26.3 last week, we were anticipating the first beta release of iOS 26.4 with bated breath. That’s because rumors for the better part of a year have pointed to this update as the one to bring the revamped Siri that has been expected since 2024.

The release of iOS 26 has sparked significant anticipation, with promises of a redesigned user interface, enhanced functionality, and improved performance. As Apple rolls out its beta versions, you are presented with a critical decision: Should you install ...

iOS 26.3 includes a new privacy feature: “limit precise location.” In a support document, Apple says that this lets you “limit some information that cellular networks may use to determine your location.” For example, your carrier might only be able to determine the neighborhood where your device is located, rather than a specific address.

The official iOS 26 public beta is out now for anyone to try. But Apple's seventh and latest version is reserved exclusively for developers. This latest developer beta version is supposed to be more polished, and hopefully brings many of the needed bug ...

Switching from the iOS 26 developer beta to the public beta is a straightforward process that allows you to adjust your device’s update schedule to better align with your preferences. While both versions provide early access to the same features and ...