India, July 25 -- Apple has officially released the public beta preview version of iOS 26, allowing users to check out one of the most significant iPhone software redesigns in over a decade. Introduced during WWDC 2025, the update brings a complete aesthetic refresh, nicknamed 'Liquid Glass', along with new AI-powered features and app upgrades.

At the heart of iOS 26 is Liquid Glass, a design overhaul which replaces flat 2D visuals with fluid, animated elements, CNBC reported.

Menus appear to morph and float; translucent buttons ripple with movement and the system reacts more naturally to taps and swipes. The interface's bubbly, glass-like animations are aimed at making iPhones feel more alive and interactive. Even the lock screen has g...