Apple iOS 26 Public Beta Announced: List Of Supported iPhones That Get Apple AI Features

Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 14:29 IST

Apple iOS 26 public beta is here and iPhone users can try out the new Liquid design interface and a wide range of AI features.

Apple iOS 26 public beta has finally released on Thursday and the much-awaited new version is now available for a wide range of iPhones. Unlike the developer beta version which needs more work to sign up, the public beta allows you to try out the new iOS update by signing up using your Apple ID.

These beta updates have raised concerns primarily because of how buggy the apps and features are but that is always going to happen when these versions are solely meant for testing purposes. So, if you want a more polished update, the iOS 26 public beta is the one worth trying out.

Apple iOS 26 Public Beta List Of Supported Devices

Apple iOS 26 public beta will be available for old and new iPhone models. And some of these will be getting the new Apple AI features while some of them will not be compatible with the new tools from the company.

List of iPhones supporting iOS 26 Public Beta without the Apple Intelligence:

iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus

As you can see here, if you are using the iPhone 11 or the iPhone 15 models, the Apple Intelligence features will not be supported. You also need to upgrade from the iPhone Xs or Xr models by next year to get the new iOS 26 version.

List of iPhones supporting iOS 26 public beta with Apple Intelligence

iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max

iOS 26 Public Beta Version: How To Install

Apple will start the iOS 26 public beta program which will allow iPhone users to sign up and receive the first version for the new iOS update.

Go to Apple beta website
Sign in using your Apple ID
Enable your iPhone to receive iOS 26 beta updates
Tap on Settings
Go to General – Software update
Turn on iOS 26 beta update toggle
Get the new iOS 26 public beta version
Authenticate using your six-digit passcode
Reboot your iPhone and get the iOS 26 public beta installed

In addition to the iPhone 15 Pro and later variants, Apple will bring iOS 26 full release with the iPhone 17 series models when they launch in September.

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