iOS 26 beta 4 is here with Apple Intelligence labels, Liquid Glass fixes, sharper icons, and dynamic wallpapers. Explore all new iPhone and iPad features now.

What’s New in iOS 26 Beta 4?

If you’re running the iOS 26 developer beta, beta 4 is now live and comes just days before the anticipated launch of the public beta.

Here’s a look at the standout changes:

  • Liquid Glass Effect Returns in iOS 26
    The Liquid Glass effect is back in full form and looking smoother than ever. Apple seems to have fixed the beta 3 rendering bug that caused it to glitch in some UI elements.
  • “Summarized by Apple Intelligence” Label
    Notifications that are AI-generated or summarized now clearly display a “SUMMARIZED BY APPLE INTELLIGENCE” footer for transparency.
  • Sharper App Icons Across the System
    Users will notice a cleaner, less blurry appearance in system-wide app icons, enhancing visual clarity on both iPhone and iPad.
  • Redesigned Camera App Icon in Light and Dark Modes
    A subtle but noticeable tweak; dark mode now shows a darker outer ring, and the inner ring in light mode is more pronounced.
  • Dynamic iOS 26 Wallpaper Now Available
    Apple has added a dynamic mode to the stock iOS 26 wallpaper, bringing motion and depth to your home screen setup.
  • Apple News Gets Smart Notification Summaries
    Apple News now integrates with Apple Intelligence to summarize key stories directly from notifications.
  • New Call Screening and Silence Settings in the Phone App
    The Phone app’s settings now include enhanced controls for Silence Unknown Callers and manage new AI Call Screening functionality.

Related: How to Install iOS 26 Beta 4 OTA & IPSW Before Public Beta Launch

Developer Beta Today, Public Beta Imminent

While this update is only available to registered developers right now, Apple is expected to release the iOS 26 public beta 1 as early as July 23, opening the beta to all users through the Apple Beta Software Program.

Related: How to Sign Up for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Beta on iPhone and iPad

Final Thoughts

iOS 26 beta 4 brings some meaningful polish to Apple’s upcoming major release. From AI-driven improvements to visual refinements, Apple is steadily preparing iOS 26 for its big September launch. Keep checking back as we continue to update this post with any new features discovered.

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Last Update: July 22, 2025

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