iOS 26 Beta 4 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[dwrufus53]

Umm I was pushed the beta 4 just today again, even though I already installed it earlier this week. Did they do an update?

Thursday they released an updated DP4 right before releasing PB1.

 

[yukari]

I’m on PB1 on a 16PM. Any idea why I don’t see the toggle for Screen Incoming Calls in my phone settings? I have a slightly different option. View attachment 2532135

That’s how it looks on my 16PM. Don’t know if it matters but I’m in the UK on the EE network. I have the Never option chosen.

What are you expecting to see?

This is what I was expecting to see from a YT video showing this feature.

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The options we have are better now so I’d assume that thing from YT is a previous beta?

That’s what I’m thinking.

Correct.
Screen Incoming Calls have been changed in the last couple of betas from the previous version.

 

[LutzRFrank]

This is what I was expecting to see from a YT video showing this feature.

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This changed with Beta4 to make the functionality more transparent. I like the new way better.

 

[RSmith2023]

You can literally just scroll that page down and up again and it will properly show phone also, just a visual glitch.

Still shouldn’t be there right?

 

[MCKLMT]

Strange issue I would like someone confirm.
I have my both devices updated (Tahoe and iOS 26). I have updated my bookmarks on Tahoe but the bookmarks are not updated on iOS 26.
Am I alone to see this behavior?

 

[Reeneman]

Umm I was pushed the beta 4 just today again, even though I already installed it earlier this week. Did they do an update?

Revised version of beta 4 (=public beta 1). It was released on Thursday.

 

[Broken Hope]

Still shouldn’t be there right?

No, but as functionality isn’t affected I’m sure it won’t be a high priority to fix.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Anyone ever confirm what the little “A” on the spacebar was for?

From what I gather, it indicates using multiple languages, and the designation of which language layout. In my case, I use US English and the Emoji keyboards with the US English Qwerty layout. So I see the A. I have not changed my layout to test this.

 

[dk001]

Thought I would drop in for a moment. Only have an iPad Pro.
With beta 4 I had a large number of Messages (formerly deleted) that re-appeared. I do not backup Messages to iCloud. I also am getting a failed Message send alert even after I have totally cleaned out Messages (see attached).

Yes, Apple has a lot to fix.

 

[joshwithachance]

I don't know how ANYBODY is running this on their daily driver/main device, because overall performance is utterly HORRIFIC (on my 16 Pro Max anyway).

All of the lag and stuttering makes it feel like the phone is constantly in low power mode, but somehow... worse.

 

[StumpyBloke]

I don't know how ANYBODY is running this on their daily driver/main device, because overall performance is utterly HORRIFIC.

All of the lag and stuttering makes it feel like the phone is constantly in low power mode, but like... worse.

It’s running quite well for me (16PM) as it is for many others, but it certainly has its issues. Would be useful if you posted which phone you are running it so others might be able to compare?

 

[joshwithachance]

It’s running quite well for me (16PM) as it is for many others, but it certainly has its issues. Would be useful if you posted which phone you are running it so others might be able to compare?

Well you’re lucky, because it was running like absolute dog **** on mine.

 

[StumpyBloke]

NVM

 

[srbNYC]

You're correct. It's very odd.

I’m sure it’s maybe just muscle memory, but are the controls in the camera app (toggling between modes at the bottom, e.g. Video to Photo to Pano) inverted swipes now? Is it just me? I’m on a lot of meds now (surgery), but I swear I’m having to swipe in the opposite direction. Not a biggie either way, just was curious.

Brandon Butch lauded this change in his YT update. It drives me crazy.

 

[stiligFox]

On which device?

It says in their comment, 16 Pro Max.

running well on my 16 Pro for what it’s worth but there is extra battery drain.

 

[StumpyBloke]

It says in their comment, 16 Pro Max.

running well on my 16 Pro for what it’s worth but there is extra battery drain.

Yeah, I can see it now, he’s edited his post

 

[one more]

Is dual sim working?

Yes, I use a physical French SIM and a Swiss eSIM, all good.

 

[LutzRFrank]

Yes, I use a physical French SIM and a Swiss eSIM, all good.

German SIM and Swiss eSIM here

 

[iLuddite]

Umm I was pushed the beta 4 just today again, even though I already installed it earlier this week. Did they do an update?

It’s a revised build, luv

 

[gank41]

Has anyone figured out where “Recently Added” moved to in the Music App on CarPlay? Do I have to open the app on my phone now just to play the most recently added music in my library?

 

[Pudlo]

Brandon Butch lauded this change in his YT update. It drives me crazy.

it is not you! It made me forious and aklready send the feedback bc this is utterly stupid from a company which for 10 years tought us how to turn pages

 

[jdavid_rp]

I think this beta improved the low power mode, on previous betas it would be very laggy. It still has its moments in the App Library but apps work properly

 

[Slo Pesci]

When using the phone app on your ipad with ios 26, how close does your phone have to be?

ChatGPT says 30ft but it's just assuming that number since Apple hasn't officially said.

Does anyone know?

 

[DDustiNN]

Beta 4
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Beta 4 re-release View attachment 2531619

So they made it less… glass.

Damn, I kinda liked the cool glass effects more than the frost.

 

[mngdew]

Thought I would drop in for a moment. Only have an iPad Pro.
With beta 4 I had a large number of Messages (formerly deleted) that re-appeared. I do not backup Messages to iCloud. I also am getting a failed Message send alert even after I have totally cleaned out Messages (see attached).

Yes, Apple has a lot to fix.

On PB1, this hasn't happened with my 16PM.