Tech Desk 
Jul 23, 2025
Apple has launched the iOS 26 Beta 4 update, which is initially available only to developers and beta testers, and brings key changes over the previous iteration.
The Cupertino-based tech giant revealed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, that Liquid Glass, which is Apple's new user interface (UI) design with glass-like elements, has again been dialed back.
What's new in iOS 26 Beta 4 update?
At its annual event, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple unveiled Liquid Glass as the new design language for its operating systems, which was aimed to bring the UI of its devices at par with the Vision Pro headset, which features glass-like elements, aiming to deliver a more cohesive experience.
With the launch of iOS 26 Beta 4, Apple has re-enabled notification summaries for news and entertainment months after it was deliberately disabled earlier this year.
There are other subtle changes too, such as a slightly tweaked Camera app icon and updated Call Screening options.
Notably, the OS carries a similar number of reflections as the second beta update, but with one key addition.
Scrolling through notifications in the Notification Centre is now simpler as the background automatically gets slightly darker in appearance, increasing the readability.
The company has also made some changes in the Camera app, which is now slightly tweaked in appearance, and there is a new splash screen which describes the UI changes.
Moreover, you can turn off Call Screening, ask unknown callers the reason behind their calling, or automatically silence calls from unknown callers, with new options for the Call Screening feature rolling out.
