How to install the iOS 26 developer beta Apple's developer betas used to be exclusive to developers with a paid $99 license. That barred most of the public from trying it out early, though some ...

However, just like with previous iOS 9 beta versions, you can install iOS 9 beta 5 even without a developer account … although we actually don’t recommend you do it.

How to install watchOS 26 Beta 2 on your Apple Watch 1. Make sure your device is compatible. Here are the watchOS 26 system requirements – essentially you need a Watch Series 6 or later. 2.

Anyone with a compatible iPhone can test the latest iOS 26 features ahead of the operating system's official release next month.