Following its unveiling at WWDC, iOS 26 has entered the developer beta phase. Apple is anticipated to roll out the public beta in early July 2025, with the official release expected around mid-September—likely coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup.

This time around, eight new emoji have been selected for Unicode 17.0. Before you get too excited, these likely won’t appear in the initial rollout of iOS 26. Apple typically takes its time designing its own custom versions of new emojis,

Apple's iOS 26 is set to revolutionize the iPhone experience with its bold new design. The most criticized Control Center interface gets a complete overhaul,

Learn how to install iOS 26 Public Beta, explore its features, and decide if it’s right for you. Full guide with pros, cons, and tips!

Curious about Apple's next public beta releases for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more? All the details - timeline, eligibility, and how to enroll - are right here.

Apple’s next phone operating system arriving this fall, iOS 26, includes a transparent aesthetic mimicking the look of glass and making apps and buttons blend in with content on the screen. Google is doing the opposite with its newly released operating system, Android 16, which emphasizes brighter, punchier colors.

Learn how iOS 26 and macOS 26 make it easier to migrate devices between management systems without losing data, breaking apps, or disrupting users.

In celebration of World Emoji Day on July 17, the Unicode Consortium previewed some of the new emoji that will be coming with Unicode 17.0.

Apple also already released an iOS 26 beta geared toward developers. To get started, you need an iPhone 11 or newer running iOS 16.5 or later and an Apple ID used in the Apple Developer Program. ZDNET's guide provides step-by-step instructions on downloading the beta.