Archive · 23 Jul 2025
iOS 26 Developer Beta 4 Released, Brings Back Liquid Glass
Apple has released a new test version of iOS 26 for developers.
This update brings back the cool, see-through design called Liquid Glass that was missing in the last version.
It also fixes a problem with news app summaries and improves the phone's call screening feature, letting you silence calls from unknown numbers.
The update changes the look of the camera app and adds new color options for CarPlay.
It's like Apple is making the iPhone look and work better for developers to test before it comes out for everyone.
Apple released iOS 26 developer beta 4.
The update restores translucent design elements, known as Liquid Glass.
Notification Summaries for news apps are back after a suspension.
Call Screening has been updated with an option to silence unknown callers.
CarPlay features new color options for iOS 26 wallpaper.
- Who
- Apple and iOS developers.
- What
- Release of iOS 26 developer beta 4.
- When
- Not specified in articles.
- Where
- On iPhones.
- Why
- To fix issues and add new features for iOS 26.
Early iOS 26 Beta Feedback
Apple's Response
Design Feedback
Early iOS 26 Beta Feedback
Criticism for reduced transparency and glass-like effects.
Apple's Response
Apple over-implemented the feedback to increase screen legibility.
- Software
- iOS 26
- Version
- Developer Beta 4
- New Feature
- Restoration of Liquid Glass design
- Feature Update
- Call Screening with option to silence unknown callers
- CarPlay update
- New color options for wallpaper.