Apple confirmed at its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC) on Monday that its new operating system would be called iOS 26, instead of the previously expected iOS 19. It marks a total rebrand for Apple's iOS that will update annually — get it, next year is 2026.

Following the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple has just made iOS 26 beta 1 available to developers. Here's how to download it.

Apple today announced that iOS 26 will be compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer. The first iOS 26 developer beta will be available

With Google and Microsoft’s developer conferences out of the way, now it’s time for Apple’s WWDC. The Cupertino company is gearing up to unveil new versions (and new numbers) for all its operating systems, as well as taking a second step at convincing everyone it’s a major player in the AI industry.

If you want to be among the first people to try iOS 26, here's everything you need to know on how to download it, and more.