Apple has started a brand new generation of developer betas, with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 expected to include a Siri update.

OS 26.4 enables Stolen Device Protection by default, adding biometric verification and security delays to critical iPhone settings, alongside encrypted RCS and Podcasts video support.

Macworld After Apple released iOS 26.3 last week, we were anticipating the first beta release of iOS 26.4 with bated breath. That’s because rumors for the better part of a year have pointed to this update as the one to bring the revamped Siri that has been expected since 2024.

Apple has taken a small step toward securing cross-platform messaging, with early RCS encryption support now appearing in the iOS 26.4 beta. Just don't expect to get that much testing done right now.

Apple's iOS 26.4 beta is here with RCS encryption and music updates. However, Siri 2.0 is still missing ahead of the newly announced March 4 event.

The release of iOS 26 has sparked significant anticipation, with promises of a redesigned user interface, enhanced functionality, and improved performance. As Apple rolls out its beta versions, you are presented with a critical decision: Should you install ...

Anyone with a compatible iPhone can test the latest iOS 26 features ahead of the operating system's official release next month. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and ...