iOS 26 Beta Program - Public beta version of iOS 26 is available for early access via sign-up, but it is unfinished software and may contain bugs [3][4] - Final version of iOS 26 is expected to be released sometime in September [4] New Features and Settings - iPhone will display the estimated time to reach 80% charge on the lock screen when plugged in [5] - Adaptive power feature in battery settings can make performance adjustments to extend battery life [6] - Camera settings will include a feature to remind users to clean a smudged camera lens [6] - Users can customize the snooze duration for alarms, which was previously fixed at 9 minutes [7] - Notes app includes a new broad edge marker tool, animated check marks for bulleted checklists, and the ability to export notes as markdown files [8] - Control Center now has a shortcut for reminders and background sounds [9][10] - Podcast app has a new effect to enhance dialogue and a new way to adjust playback speed [10] - Music app now supports folders for playlists [11] - AirPods can be used as a camera remote via accessibility settings [12] - Safari has a gesture to bookmark a page by double-tapping the three-dot menu [13] - Screenshots of websites can be saved as full pages, and HDR screenshots are now supported [14] - Users can select parts of a text message instead of the whole thing [15] - Any audio file can be easily made into a ringtone [15] - Wallet app now has search functionality for passes and past transactions [16] - Transparency of liquid glass effects can be reduced in accessibility settings [16][17]