iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4 now available

Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 7 earlier today, Apple has released the fourth iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas.

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4

For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look for the over-the-air updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4. 

The fourth public beta release follows the seventh developer beta release of the pre-release software. Apple is expected to release the final versions of the iOS 26.0 and iPadOS 26.0 in September. We’ll likely see iOS 26.0.1 and maybe even an iOS 26.1 developer beta around the same time next month.

iOS 26 public beta 4 should echo or resemble what we see in iOS 26 developer beta 7. See what’s new here.

Curious about trying iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta on your iPhone and iPad? You can go to beta.apple.com to sign up today. It’s free to sign up, and joining the public beta should automatically put the option to update in the Software Update section of the Settings app on your device.

In-depth public beta previews

For a recap of 9to5Mac’s public beta previews, check out these stories:

• iOS 26 public beta now available with new design and more
• iPadOS 26 public beta is here, and full of powerful new features
• macOS Tahoe 26 public beta now available, here’s everything new, install guide
• watchOS 26 public beta brings smarter workouts and app upgrades
• tvOS 26 public beta is now available, here’s all the new features for Apple TV
• HomePod 26 public beta launches with these new features

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